PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
First Stop on 2016 Evaluation Commission Tour
On 7 April, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games finished its official site inspections in Chicago, USA.
Inclusion of Female Athletes for Ice Sledge Hockey in Vancouver 2010 Paralympics
Bonn, Germany - Responding to the request of the nations widely and regularly practising the sport of Ice Sledge Hockey, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved an entry provision to allow qualified teams for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to enter female athletes to their roster should they wish.
Vancouver on Track for 2010 Winter Paralympics
The eighth International Olympic Committee (The eighth International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission visit to Vancouver took place from 31 March to 1 April 2009.OC) Co-ordination Commission visit to Vancouver took place from 31 March to 1 April 2009.
Colorado Springs Hosts IPC Governing Board
Last weekend, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board (GB) concluded its 52th official meeting in Colorado Springs, USA.
Paralympic Winter School Day in Sweden
On 24 March, a total of 130 students, between the age of 6-12 years, got a chance to experience a Paralympic Winter School Day at Lillbo School in the small municipality of Edsbyn, Sweden.
Sport World Meets at SportAccord in Denver
From 23-27 March, the annual SportAccord Conference was held in Denver, Colorado, USA, for the seventh time.