PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Annual Reception Looks Ahead to Vancouver
The annual International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Reception last night brought together athletes, representatives from sport, the German government, partners, sponsors and media inside the University Club in Bonn, Germany, for a celebration of achievement, and a look into the New Year 2010.

Greg Hartung Member of 2016 Co-ordination Commission
Bonn, Germany – Yesterday, the composition of the IOC Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially announced.

Channel 4 to be the Paralympic Broadcaster in the UK in 2012
The London 2012 Organizg Committee has awarded the UK broadcast rights to Channel 4 following a highly competitive tender process.

Anti-Doping Rule Violation of Russian Powerlifter
Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced an anti-doping rule violation that occurred during an out-of-competition test in Aleksin, Russia, on 30 November 2009.

Athletes' Council Candidates Set For Vancouver Elections
A total of six athletes have been confirmed as candidates in the upcoming International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council (AC) Elections during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

New Year's Message from IPC President
I would like to welcome each of you into 2010!