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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
German President Becomes Patron for German Paralympic Youth Programme
Prof. Dr. Horst Koehler, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, has become the official Patron of the German initiative “Youth Training for Paralympics” in Germany.
Whang Youn-Dai Wins Women's Leadership Award
Dr. Whang Youn-Dai was recently named winner of the Citi-YWCA Women’s Leadership Award
IPC Athletics Plans Extensive Future
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Sport Technical Committee (STC) met this past weekend from 25-26 September in Bonn
WADA Launches New Video Outlining Doping Control Process for Athletes
5-minute video is intended to provide a general overview of the doping control process
Volkswagen Becomes Sochi 2014 Games Partner
Volkswagen Group Tier One Partner for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
European Paralympic Committee Elects New Board
European Paralympic Committee (EPC) held its 8th General Assembly over the weekend in Vienna, Austria
WADA Executive Committee Approves 2010 Prohibited List
WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2010
VANOC Looks for Volunteer Performers at Paralympic Ceremonies
Five thousand spots are available starting today for volunteers wanting to be a part of the breathtaking and inspiring Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
Joint Statement on the Re-inclusion of Athletes With Intellectual Disability
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID) are pleased to issue the following joint statement on their efforts to re-include athletes with an intellectual disability in future Paralympic Games and other IPC-sanctioned competitions.
Bonn Hosts Committee and Council Weekend
Meetings followed succesful 10/20 Anniversary Celebration of the IPC
Otto Bock Celebrates 90 Years
IPC Worldwide Partner celebrates a strong 90 years of operation
IPC Honours Paralympic Order Recipients
Seven individuals honoured with the Paralympic Order for the contribution that they have made to the Paralympic Movement.
Beijing Honorary Citizenship Given to IPC President
Mayor of Beijing, Guo Jinlong, presented Sir Philip Craven with an Honorary Citizen Award
IPC Governing Board Nominations
A total of 31 nominations have been accepted for the elections to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board 2009-2013