PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Shooting

USA

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.

Para dance sport

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Wheelchair Dance Sport Technical Committee (STC) conducted its annual meeting in Bonn, Germany.

Africa

The African Sports Confederation of Disabled (ASCOD) has elected a new Governing Board (GB) at its General Assembly which took place on 24 January.

Wheelchair Curling

Powerlifting

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Sport Technical Committee (STC) conducted its first meeting this year in Bonn, Germany.

Alpine Skiing

USA

Final preparations are underway for the 2010 Developing Amazing Leaders Paralympic Conference in Colorado Springs, USA, which is aimed at building up Paralympic Sport programmes across the country.

Alpine Skiing

Rwanda

The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Rwanda has officially honoured major media contributors to the Paralympic Movement for the year 2009.

Visa Inc. announced today the renewal of its partnership with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) through 2012, which includes the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games and the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Alpine Skiing

The annual International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Reception last night brought together athletes, representatives from sport, the German government, partners, sponsors and media inside the University Club in Bonn, Germany, for a celebration of achievement, and a look into the New Year 2010.

Rio 2016

Bonn, Germany – Yesterday, the composition of the IOC Co-ordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially announced.

Powerlifting

Alpine Skiing

Wheelchair Tennis

Alpine Skiing

Russia

Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced an anti-doping rule violation that occurred during an out-of-competition test in Aleksin, Russia, on 30 November 2009.