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Record Number of Doping Tests Conducted in Beijing
10.10.2008 Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) officially announces that only three anti-doping rule violations occurred during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. All three were in the... -
Hassan Ali Bin Ali Latest Member of IPC Honorary Board
01.10.2008 Bonn, Germany - Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced that Hassan Ali Bin Ali, Chairperson of the Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs and a leading Qatari... -
Flag Bearers for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony
18.09.2008 Beijing, China - Today, flagbearers from all participating National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) will have the honour to represent their country at the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic... -
Success at Beijing 2008 Games End
18.09.2008 Beijing, China - After 12 days of competition, the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on 17 September 2008 officially ended a period of record-breaking competition and events. -
Results of IPC Athletes' Council Elections 2008
16.09.2008 Beijing, China - From 4 to 15 September, all accredited athletes participating in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games had the chance to take part in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)... -
TV Coverage of Beijing 2008 Paralympics Exceeds Expectations
15.09.2008 Beijing, China - With a total of 29 rightsholders covering more than 75 countries worldwide, from all regions (Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania), the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games has the... -
IPC Statement - Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team Iran
13.09.2008 Beijing, China - The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced that the men's team from I.R. Iran has withdrawn from the... -
Two Further Anti-Doping Rule Violation in Beijing
11.09.2008 Beijing, China - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced two further anti-doping rule violations, which occurred at the occasion of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. -
IPC Statement - Adverse Analytical Finding Reported on German
11.09.2008 Beijing, China – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) yesterday were informed about an adverse analytical finding (positive... -
YouTube Channel of ParalympicSport.TV Breaking Records
10.09.2008 Beijing, China – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is proud to announce that the first edition of ParalympicSport.TV’s news-show “SIXTY Seconds” reached more than 600,000 viewers... -
First Anti-Doping Rule Violation of Pakistani Powerlifter
09.09.2008 Beijing, China - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced the first anti-doping rule violation, which occurred at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. -
IPC Statement - Women's 5000m T54 Event
08.09.2008 Beijing, China - The result of the women’s 5000m T54 race at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on 7 September was withdrawn and the Jury of Appeal has ordered the re-run of the race to be held on... -
Spectacular Opening of Beijing Paralympic Games
06.09.2008 Beijing, China - A massive Opening Ceremony in Beijing welcomed the world to the Paralympic Games. The ceremony, which took place in the "Bird’s Nest", was witnessed by a full house of spectators... -
IPC Governing Board Meets in Beijing
05.09.2008 Beijing, China - The 51st meeting of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board (GB) concluded yesterday in Beijing, China, two days before the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008... -
Flag Bearers for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
05.09.2008 Beijing, China - Today, flagbearers from 146 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) will have the honour to represent their country at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Flag... -
Therese Rein New Member of IPC Honorary Board
04.09.2008 Beijing, China - Thérèse Rein, the wife of Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, met with Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) during the Olympic Games in... -
Extensive Live Coverage of Paralympics on ParalympicSport.TV
03.09.2008 Beijing, China - Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has officially confirmed that a minimum of eight hours per day of live commentated coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games... -
IPC Media Contacts in Beijing
26.08.2008 The following members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Management Team will be onsite in Beijing to assist with any media and communication related activities: -
Universal Sports Brings First Ever Multiplatform Broadcast of Paralympics to US
25.08.2008 Bonn, Germany - Universal Sports, a multiplatform destination for amateur sports programming throughout the year which is co-owned by NBC Universal and InterMedia Partners, the Beijing 2008... -
Visa Paralympic Hall of Fame Inductees 2008 Announced
22.08.2008 Bonn, Germany - Four accomplished Paralympians and one Paralympic coach, will be celebrated as inductees of the Paralympic Hall of Fame, presented by Visa, this year. The ceremony will be held during...
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