PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Programme Pushes Education in Azerbaijan
The London 2012 International Inspiration Programme is having a high impact on the people and culture of Azerbaijan after three years of operation in the country.

London 2012 Mascots Launched to World
The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) yesterday unveiled its Olympic Mascot, Wenlock and Paralympic Mascot, Mandeville.

First Co-ordination Commission Visit to Rio
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games ended its first visit today to the Brazilian host city with a full schedule of events.

Paralympic World Cup in Manchester
With just five days until the start of the 2010 BT Paralympic World Cup, Lord Sebastian Coe has spoken of his hopes for the British and international athletes who will compete in Manchester, Great Britain.

WADA Publishes Vancouver Observer Report
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has officially published the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Independent Observer (IO) Report on their website.

Successful Athletes' Council Meeting in Madrid
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council (AC) met in Madrid, Spain, from 14-15 May.

Paralympic Sport Programme Launched in Australia
Vice President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and President of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) Greg Hartung recently launched a new Paralympic Sport Programme at a ceremony in Canberra, Australia.

WADA Executive Committee Meets in Montreal
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee met this past weekend in Montreal, Canada, endorsing the approval of non-WADA accredited laboratories for blood analysis.

Anti-Doping Rule Violation of British Swimmer
Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced an anti-doping rule violation, which occurred at the 2009 IPC Swimming European Championships in Reykjavik, Iceland.

ISSF Meets IPC Shooting
Representatives of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) this week met with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) in Munich, Germany, discussing current and future prospects.

Classification Page Receives Full Update
The Classification information section on the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) official website has been fully updated and given more detail to, providing better knowledge for visitors.

Sainsbury's Becomes Official Sponsor of London 2012 Paralympic Games
The London 2012 Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has appointed Sainsbury’s as its first Paralympic-only sponsor, becoming a Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. This historic commitment to the Paralympic Movement is the largest sponsorship ever of a Paralympic Games.

Anti-Doping Rule Violation of Swedish Wheelchair Curler
Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced an Anti-Doping Rule Violation, which occurred at the occasion of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.