Record Coverage in Canada Confirmed for Vancouver Paralympics
An unprecedented 50 hours of high definition (HD) television coverage in both English and French languages is on tap for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Paralympic Photo Exhibition on Display
Bonn, Germany - From 18 June to 19 August 2009, the photo exhibition "Spirit in Motion – A Paralympic Photo Exhibition" is on display in the foyer of the City Hall in Bonn, Germany.
Partners Gear Up for International Paralympic Day
Bonn/Berlin – With 11 July just over three weeks away, partners for the International Paralympic Day (IPD) are preparing to make an impact in Berlin, Germany, where this major event will be taking place.
Otto Bock Opens Berlin Science Centre
The Otto Bock Science Centre Medical Technology opened to several hundred guests yesterday, 16 June, in Berlin, Germany, showcasing unique technology to the world.
Daniel Dias Wins Laureus Award 2009
Bonn, Germany - Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias is the winner of the 2009 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. The award was presented by Laureus World Sports Academy members Sebastian Coe and Edwin Moses in East London, Great Britain.
Co-ordination Commission Reviews Progress in Guangzhou
The first Co-ordination Commission for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games took place in Guangzhou, China, on 10 June.
International Paralympic Day Returns to Berlin
Bonn/Berlin, Germany – Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) officially announced that the International Paralympic Day 2009 (IPD) will take place in Berlin on 11 July.
Celebration of Paralympic Movement at American College of Sports Medicine
In a series of preconference sessions that preceded the Annual Meeting for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on 26 May in Seattle, USA, the focus of the third meeting turned to the Paralympic Movement and the strides made therein over the past few years.
Single Classification Approach Drives Committee Meetings
The Sport Science and Classification Committees both met in Bonn, Germany, last week to discuss various topics ranging from VISTA 2011, to the importance of a single approach of classification in the Paralympic Movement.
