BPA confirms nomination of Sir Philip Craven

In accordance with the IPC's rules surrounding the election and nominations process, the BPA will not be making any further public comment or statement surrounding the election process or on Sir Philip as a candidate until after the final date for nominations on 23 August has been passed.

The British Paralympic Association, the National Paralympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on Monday (24 June) confirmed that it will nominate Sir Philip Craven for the post of President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the elections to be held at the IPC General Assembly in November this year.

The decision follows a full process of consideration, including a presentation to the membership by Sir Philip on 8 May, and was confirmed unanimously by the BPA Board at a meeting on May 14.

In making this decision the BPA also can confirm that it will not be supporting or endorsing the nomination of any other candidate for President at this year’s election meeting.

In accordance with the IPC's rules surrounding the election and nominations process, the BPA will not be making any further public comment or statement surrounding the election process or on Sir Philip as a candidate until after the final date for nominations on 23 August has been passed.