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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014 Hosts Third Co-ordination Commission
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games begins its third visit today to the Black Sea ski resort with a full schedule of events.
New President For World Curling Federation
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has recently elected Kate Caithness as the new President of the organization at their annual General Assembly in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
IPC Representatives on IOC Commissions for 2010
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently released a complete list of members of the IOC Commissions for 2010. Included in the list are a number of representatives of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Zaripov Named as Sochi 2014 Ambassador
Irek Zaripov, who won four gold and one silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, has become an official Ambassador for Sochi 2014.
Olympic and Paralympic Flags Raised in Sochi
The flags’ arrival coincided with the Session of Presidential Council for Physical Culture, Sports and Preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi as well as the World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.
Standing Hockey World Championships in Canada
The fifth World Championships of the International Standing Amputee Hockey Federation (ISIHF) will be hosted by the Defi Sportif at Aréna Saint-Michel in Montreal, from 27 April to 2 May.
Atos Origin Successfully Completes 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics
Atos Origin, the Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), delivered flawless IT during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Atos Origin designed, integrated, managed and secured the same IT infrastructure for the Paralympic Games that was used at many of the competition venues for the Olympic Winter Games.
Paralympic Order Recipients 2010 Honoured
Vancouver, Canada - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) honoured the recipients of the 2010 Paralympic Order today as the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games came to a close. This year, the Paralympic Order was given to four people for their commitment to the success of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler.
Fireworks and Congratulations Close Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - A heart-warming and spectacular Closing Ceremony this evening officially ended the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Taking place at the Medals Plaza in Whistler, thousands came to watch the show that was a celebration for athletes, officials, volunteers and the people of Canada.
Norway Wins Bronze at UBC
Canada left with disappointing 4th place
Bourgonje and Takayuki to Receive Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award
Vancouver, Canada - Endo Takayuki of Japan and Collette Bourgonje of Canada will receive the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Samsung Supports Jean Labonte's Video Blog on ParalympicSport.TV
Jean Labonté, captain of the Canadian Ice Sledge Hockey Team and Samsung Athlete Ambassador, is posting highlights of his and his team's Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games experiences on an online video blog available on www.ParalympicSport.TV, the internet TV channel of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), as well as via YouTube Facebook and www.hockeycanada.ca.