PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Peace and Sport Forum Triggers Success
The second International Peace and Sport Forum took place over three days last week in Monaco, bringing in some 330 high-ranking decision-makers. The exceptional attendance rate was almost double the number in 2007 and helped to boost the amount of exchanges and meetings of senior policy-makers who define, support and implement sports policies.
Beijing Largest TV Audience in Paralympic History
Bonn, Germany - The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games saw the largest cumulated TV audience in the history of the Paralympic Games. Worldwide, more than 3.8 billion people in 38 monitored countries watched the best Paralympic athletes compete in Beijing during more than 1,800 hours broadcasted.
Announcement of International Architecture Award 2009 of IOC, IPC and IAKS
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have announced the tender for their renowned architecture award 2009.
London 2012 Recruitment Programme for People With a Disability
The London Organizing Committee of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has officially launched a programme that is designed to encourage greater employment for people with a disability.
World Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with a disability.
Canada Wins 2008 World Ice Sledge Hockey Challenge
The Canadian Ice Sledge Hockey National Team recently won the 2008 World Ice Sledge Hockey Challenge after defeating Norway 7:0.
Paralympian and Technical Committee Chairperson Selected for WADA Committees
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced the appointment of two IPC members to its Education and Athlete Committee, both of which will commence on 1 January 2009.