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NPC Canada President Wins Most Influential Award
The President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Canada, Carla Qualtrough, has been named to the list of Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity in Canada for 2009.

IPC Swimming Ready For 2010
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming Sport Technical Committee (STC) conducted its first meeting of the year in Bonn, Germany, from 29-31 January.

Project Review Sees Commitment From Guangzhou
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) held a thorough Project Review last week in support of the upcoming Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games in China.

USADA Launches Anti-Doping Campaign
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has launched a wide-reaching campaign called “I COMPETE CLEAN because…” which aims to encourage athletes and fans of all ages to take a proactive stand for clean and healthy competition.

Wheelchair Dance Sport STC Meets in Bonn
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Wheelchair Dance Sport Technical Committee (STC) conducted its annual meeting in Bonn, Germany.

New Governing Board Elected at Assembly of the African Region
The African Sports Confederation of Disabled (ASCOD) has elected a new Governing Board (GB) at its General Assembly which took place on 24 January.

IPC Powerlifting Committee Meets in Bonn
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Sport Technical Committee (STC) conducted its first meeting this year in Bonn, Germany.

USA Conference to Promote Paralympic Sport
Final preparations are underway for the 2010 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference in Colorado Springs, USA, which is aimed at building up Paralympic Sport programmes across the country.

Rwanda Honours Journalists for Paralympic Coverage
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Rwanda has officially honoured major media contributors to the Paralympic Movement for the year 2009.

Visa Extends Support of Paralympic Games Through 2012
Visa Inc. announced today the renewal of its partnership with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) through 2012, which includes the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games and the 2012 London Paralympic Games.