Dutch Paralympic Team Officially Presented
Earlier this month, the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of the Netherlands joined together with the country’s National Olympic Committee to present the official Paralympic and Olympic Teams for the Beijing 2008 Games. This was the first time the presentation was organized with both Committees together and on such a large scale.
Wimbledon Doubles Masters Series on ParalympicSport.TV
The semi-finals of the 2008 Wimbledon Doubles Masters Series are now available on www.ParalympicSport.TV.
Richmond Oval to Host Anti-Doping Programme for 2010
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is significantly closer to its goal of hosting doping-free Games in 2010 with two major announcements on the anti-doping programme and laboratory for the 2010 Winter Games.
WADA Working Committee Vacancies 2009
Through a policy of rotation, there are vacant positions on the following World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Working Committees: Athlete Committee, Education Committee, Finance and Administration Committee, as well as Health, Medical and Research Committee.
Guidelines on the Selection of Torchbearers in Beijing Announced
The Beijing 2008 Organizing Committee (BOCOG) has officially announced their basis for selection of the distinguished torchbearers for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Torch Relay. There will be a total of 850 people participating in the exciting event.
IPC Reviews Anti-Doping Code
The revised World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) was approved unanimously by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board in November 2007. This new code will come into force on 1 January 2009, significantly affecting all international sporting authorities at that time.
Candidates for IPC Athletes' Council
Today, the International Paralympic Committee officially announced the eligible candidates for the 2008 IPC Athletes’ Council (AC) Election.
Samsung's Beijing 2008 Pavilion Open to Athletes, Family and Friends
The OR@S is the centre of Samsung’s on-site Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic activities. First debuting at the Sydney 2000 Games, the OR@S Pavilion is an engaging venue offering a relaxing lounge area for athletes and their fans and family members. The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games are the first time that Samsung will operate its OR@S during the Paralympics.
VISTA 2011 Conference Bid Application Open
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) welcomes all National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) to apply for hosting the VISTA 2011 Conference.
Beijing 2008 Venues Now Tactile
People with a visual impairment in Beijing now have tactile access to two competition venues for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
China Ratified UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Last week, the 11th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China has ratified a bill submitted by the Central Government for China’s accession to the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). China has actively advocated and supported to the UN in its efforts in formulating the CRPD Convention.
Preparatory Workshop on IPC Observers' Programme
A preparatory workshop on the IPC Observers’ Programme for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games was concluded successfully in Beijing, China on 26 June. Representatives from the Organizing Committees of all future Paralympic Games (Vancouver 2010, London 2012 and Sochi 2014), all Candidate Cities for the Paralympic Games of 2016 (Chicago, Madrid, Rio and Tokyo) and Guangzhou Asian Para-Games 2010 took part in the workshop.
Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was informed by the Beijing 2008 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) of planned modifications to the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Torch Relay.
Statement Regarding Beijing 2008 Paralympic Torch Relay Modifications
IPC Scientific Committee Discusses VISTA 2009
The IPC Sports Science Committee (SSC) met in Vancouver with local scientific committee members last week, furthering the plans for the scientific programme of the VISTA 2009 Conference. The conference will take place in the city from 22 to 26 March 2009 and will be under the theme of “Paralympic Legacy and Innovation”.
Highlights of the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games on PSTV
Starting on 21 June, highlights of the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games will be available on ParalympicSport.TV.
