Greg Hartung completes term as IPC Vice President

“Greg’s presence on the IPC Governing Board will be sorely missed, but the APC will continue to be an active member of the international Paralympic Movement to help create more opportunities for people with a disability to engage in sport.”

Greg Hartung retired from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board at its General Assembly in Athens, Greece, last weekend.

Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, was elected to the IPC Governing Board in 2001 and has held the role of IPC Vice President since 2009.

As well as being the first Australian to serve as IPC Vice President, Hartung held positions on several International Olympic Committee (IOC) Commissions, including the Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Games, the IOC Evaluation Commission for 2016, the IOC Press Commission and the IOC Radio and Television Commission.

In addition to his IPC roles, Hartung was elected as the inaugural President of the South Pacific Paralympic Committee in 2000, which later became the Oceania Paralympic Committee. He also chaired the IPC’s Paralympic Games Committee from 2006-2010.

“I’m pleased to have been able to contribute to the success and growth of the international Paralympic Movement over the past 12 years,” Hartung said.

“I wish the incoming Governing Board of the IPC every success in meeting the challenges ahead.

“I also congratulate Duane Kale from New Zealand on his election to the Governing Board at the General Assembly. The Australian Paralympic Committee looks forward to working closely with Duane, who I’m sure will provide strong representation for the Oceania region.”

Jason Hellwig, Chief Executive Officer of the APC, said Hartung’s retirement closes an important era for Paralympic sport.

“Greg’s achievements on the international stage speak for themselves,” Hellwig said. “No Australian has made a greater contribution to the leadership and administration of the Paralympic Movement.

“His vision and strategic guidance has been instrumental in the movement’s progress, and his commitment to improving the lives of those living with a disability has been unwavering.

“Greg’s presence on the IPC Governing Board will be sorely missed, but the APC will continue to be an active member of the international Paralympic Movement to help create more opportunities for people with a disability to engage in sport.”