PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Otto Bock Opens Berlin Science Centre
The Otto Bock Science Centre Medical Technology opened to several hundred guests yesterday, 16 June, in Berlin, Germany, showcasing unique technology to the world.

Daniel Dias Wins Laureus Award 2009
Bonn, Germany - Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias is the winner of the 2009 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. The award was presented by Laureus World Sports Academy members Sebastian Coe and Edwin Moses in East London, Great Britain.

Co-ordination Commission Reviews Progress in Guangzhou
The first Co-ordination Commission for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games took place in Guangzhou, China, on 10 June.

International Paralympic Day Returns to Berlin
Bonn/Berlin, Germany – Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) officially announced that the International Paralympic Day 2009 (IPD) will take place in Berlin on 11 July.