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Athletes’ Committee Elects Chairperson
In July, the nine member IPC Athletes’ Committee had its first
meeting of the year in Paris, France. It welcomed three new winter
delegates elected at the Salt Lake Games: Carme Garcia Rigau
(Spain, Alpine Skiing), Tanja Kari (Finland, Cross-Country Skiing)
and Michael Milton (Australia,Alpine Skiing). The first-time
members learned a great deal about the roles and activities of
the Athletes’ Committee.
A number of initiatives were discussed during the meeting, including
the development of stronger links with the IOC Athletes’ Commission
and effective cross-representation.Three separate working groups
were formed to address various aspects of the committee’s activities:
the IPC/IOC agreement in place from 2008 onwards, the Committee’s
terms of reference and future budgeting requirements.
Lilo Ljubisic
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Elections were held for office bearers
on the committee and these positions
will stand until the next elections in
Athens 2004. Lilo Ljubisic (Canada,
Athletics) was elected Chairperson
after acting in that position since the
Salt Lake Paralympics. Michael Milton
(Australia,Alpine Skiing) was elected
Vice-Chairperson and Rose Atieno
Olang (Kenya, Athletics) remains Secretary, a position she has
held for the last 12 months.
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Michael Milton
IPC Winter Representative,Athletes’ Committee
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