NPC Croatia establishes Paralympian Foundation

Board members of the foundation include Paralympians Ana Srsen, Mihovil Spanja and Darko Kralj. 06 Dec 2012

The gala dinner celebrated the achievements and performances by Croatian Paralympians.

ⒸNPC Croatia

By IPC

“The Paralympian Foundation will provide the opportunity for every individual to become a part of their incredible success. With every donation they will support their courage, determination, inspiration and equality."

The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Croatia launched the Paralympian Foundation on Tuesday (4 December) with a fundraising event in Zagreb, Croatia.

The gala dinner, supported by Allianz and Croatian Telecom, celebrated the achievements and performances by Croatian Paralympians, and was attended by representatives of the Croatian government, as well as respected Croatian companies.

The board members of the Foundation include Paralympans Ana Srsen and Mihovil Spanja (swimming) and Darko Kralj (athletics).

With only 2 per cent of people with an impairment being engaged in sport in the country, Croatian Paralympic athletes have gathered an impressive 14 Paralympic medals in the 20 years of participation in the Paralympic Games.

To build further on this success, NPC Croatia created the Paralympian Foundation to raise funds and resources to support sports for people with an impairment giving individuals the chance to actively support the Paralympic Movement.

Ratko Kovacic, President of NPC Croatia, said: "I am proud of our athletes. Every day they push their own boundaries and prove to be the real athletes.

“The Paralympian Foundation will provide the opportunity for every individual to become a part of their incredible success. With every donation they will support their courage, determination, inspiration and equality."