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Inclusion of Female Athletes for Ice Sledge Hockey in Vancouver 2010 Paralympics
Bonn, Germany - Responding to the request of the nations widely and regularly practising the sport of Ice Sledge Hockey, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved an entry provision to allow qualified teams for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games to enter female athletes to their roster should they wish.

Vancouver on Track for 2010 Winter Paralympics
The eighth International Olympic Committee (The eighth International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission visit to Vancouver took place from 31 March to 1 April 2009.OC) Co-ordination Commission visit to Vancouver took place from 31 March to 1 April 2009.

Colorado Springs Hosts IPC Governing Board
Last weekend, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board (GB) concluded its 52th official meeting in Colorado Springs, USA.

Paralympic Winter School Day in Sweden
On 24 March, a total of 130 students, between the age of 6-12 years, got a chance to experience a Paralympic Winter School Day at Lillbo School in the small municipality of Edsbyn, Sweden.

Sport World Meets at SportAccord in Denver
From 23-27 March, the annual SportAccord Conference was held in Denver, Colorado, USA, for the seventh time.

IPC Anti-Doping Programme Progresses in Montreal
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Medical and Scientific Director Dr. Peter Van de Vliet was recently in Montreal, Canada, at the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to discuss compliance to the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) by IPC Membership, which includes members of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) and International Paralympic Sport Federations (IPSFs).

NPCs Receive Invitations to Participate in Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics
On the occasion of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games Chef de Mission Seminar, National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) were officially invited tonight to attend the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.

Proposals Sought For WADA Grants
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has officially issued its call for proposals for this year’s scientific research grants.

One Year to Go to Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics
Bonn, Germany - Today the one-year countdown, to the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games begins. The occasion will be marked by a number of celebrations in Ottawa, Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.