PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Tokyo 1964

1964 Tokyo - A truly pioneering Paralympic Games

'So, we explained that in a way it was the Olympics for Paraplegia. Then one reporter responded 'Well, then we can simplify it to Paralympic’. The word somehow became popular not only with reporters but with us as well, and it became an official nickname.'

Andrew Parsons at IPC General Assemby 2019

The IPC seek 2021 General Assembly host

In addition to the elections for the roles of IPC President, Vice President and 10 Board Members, a series of other activities will also take place in the chosen host city ahead of the 2021 General Assembly.