PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

The preliminary results from a study which was undertaken in Beijing in order to measure the impact of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games for China and its capital was thoroughly reported on 22 July, at the Headquarters of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn, Germany.

Bonn, Germany - Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Adecco Group, the global leader in HR services, announced the extension of the Athlete Career Programme, an initiative designed to facilitate the integration of elite athletes into the labour market, both during and at the end of their elite sporting careers.

On the occasion of the International Paralympic Day, the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Mongolia took the opportunity to celebrate Paralympic Sport and its growth over the years.

Bonn, Germany - The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced this year's winners of their international architectural award for sports and leisure facilities.

On the occasion of the International Paralympic Day on 11 July, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) signed an agreement of co-operation which strengthens the relationship and continues the promotion of internationally recognized accessibility standards.

Bonn/Berlin – The fourth International Paralympic Day (IPD) successfully ended its full-day’s run at the German capital today, with a programme for all ages and distinguished guests, visitors and athletes from all around the world.

Yesterday, on 9 July, athletes and fans came together to celebrate Paralympic Sport in Vancouver, Canada. In the context of the International Paralympic Day 2009, taking place in Berlin, Germany, on 11 July, the event in Canada was held in downtown Vancouver where attendees had a spectacular view of the city’s skyline. The Paralympic Day in Vancouver took place on a rooftop, reflecting the theme “Sport in the Sky”.

Bonn/Berlin – The International Paralympic Day (IPD) 2009 this Saturday, 11 July, will be thoroughly presented by local media partners, bringing Paralympic Sport to the public.

On 11 July, at the same day that the International Paralympic Day (IPD) will take place in Berlin, Germany, Paralympic fans can experience the excitement of Paralympic winter sports in Whistler, Canada.

Bonn/Berlin, Germany - The fourth installment of the International Paralympic Day (IPD) is just eight days away, and athletes and fans alike are counting down with great anticipation for the major event.

Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced today that it has renewed its global working relationship with Edelman as its Official Media & Communications Agency.

In a nod to Canada’s most widely recognized symbol and in the build up to Canada Day 2009 celebrations across the country, the maple leaf has pride of place on the Official Posters of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, unveiled yesterday in Ottawa by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and Canadian athletes.

Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board (GB) concluded its 53rd official gathering in Whistler, Canada, from 26-28 June, which followed the recent IPC Project Review in neighbouring Vancouver.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) completed its fourth official Project Review of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in the host city last week from 23-25 June, disclosing various strategies which are being carried out and implemented to assure success next March.