Portugese NPC to host first congress

The event, which will see IPC President Sir Philip Craven as a key speaker, will take place in Lisbon between 24-25 October. 08 Oct 2014

Joao Fernandes of Portugal plays a shot during the Mixed Team Boccia

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By IPC

The Portuguese National Paralympic Committee’s (NPC) first ever congress, will take place at the Escola Superior de Tecnologias da Saude in Lisbon, from 24-25 October.

The theme of the event will be equality, inclusion and sports excellence, and is open to athletes, coaches, managers and others.

The two day event has the goal to motivate the development of physical activity as well as to promote a deeper knowledge both in theory and practice, about Paralympic sport.

The congress will have a number of key speakers, including several personalities from both Portugal and other countries. Among them will be Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee.

For more information, visit the Portuguese National Paralympic Committee website.