PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

NPC Iran Elects New Board at Assembly
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran held its General Assembly in Tehran, Iran, on 7 February, electing a new Board and Executive Committee for 2010.

Nominees for 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards Announced
Bonn, Germany - The Laureus World Sports Academy has announced the six nominations for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010:

Sustainability Stars Given to Paralympic Programmes
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has officially awarded Sustainability Stars to programmes "Real Deal" and the WorkSafeBC Paralympic Team.

Extensive Coverage of Vancouver Paralympics on ParalympicSport.TV
Bonn, Germany - ParalympicSport.TV, the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Internet TV channel, will be offering the most comprehensive live coverage ever of the Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC Exhibition Coming to Whistler
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is proud to announce that it will have a special exhibition about the Paralympic Movement during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

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.