Honorary Board
The main purpose of the IPC Honorary Board is to allow leaders of society an opportunity to support the vision of the Paralympic Movement and to strive to maintain the issue of sport for persons with a disability high on the agenda of the global community. Honorary Board Members assist the IPC in creating opportunities for raising awareness and funding, through the Member’s network of contacts and sphere of influence.
Honorary Board Members:
| Name | Title |
| HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands | Member of the Royal Family of the Netherlands |
| HRH Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg | Spouse of the Sovereign of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
| HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden | Member of the Royal Family of Sweden |
| HSH Prince Albert of Monaco | Sovereign of Monaco |
| Dr. James Wolfensohn | Former President of the World Bank |
| Ms. Maria Guleghina | Opera Singer (Soprano) |
| HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein | Member of the Royal Family of Jordan |
| Ms. Thérèse Rein | Founder of an Australian Employment Agency and wife of Australia’s Prime Minister Kevin Rudd |
| Mr. Hassan Ali Bin Ali | Chairperson of the Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs |
The efforts of the Honorary Board will ensure that the torch of Paralympic
Solidarity continues to grow brighter, and that the development of Paralympic
sport is given priority by governments and society alike. Through their efforts
to help the IPC to achieve the above goals, Honorary Board Members will allow
the mission and vision of the IPC to be fulfilled, thus improving the quality of
life of persons with a disability around the world.
