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Nike Extends Sponsorship of US Teams Through 2012
Last week, Nike announced the extension of its relationship with the US Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the London 2012 Games.
Experts Discuss Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Website
Last week, more than 20 specialists from the China Disabled Persons Federation (CDPF) and the Beijing 2008 Organizing Committee for Olympic and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) gathered in Beijing, China, to contribute to building an excellent official Games-time website for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
'Feel the Rush' is Back
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) has recently announced the return of the successful “Feel the Rush” campaign. The original launch occurred in 2006 and was met with much success and progress for the Movement.
Paralympic Representatives on IOC Commissions
Lausanne, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced the composition of its IOC Commissions for 2008. In several of these Commissions, representatives of the Paralympic Movement also contribute to the meetings and help to guide the IOC and the Organizing Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in their missions.
WADA Symposium for Sport Federations
From 1 to 2 April, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) organized a symposium to allow International Federations (IFs) and WADA to exchange information and views on recent developments in the area of anti-doping and anti-doping administration, particularly on World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) compliance and IF roles and responsibilities with regard to the implementation of the revised WADC by 1 January 2009.
Final Stage of Beijing 2008 Games Preparations
Bonn, Germany - From 1 to 3 April, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games visited Beijing, China, for the last time before the Opening of the Games.
Best Scenes of Ice Sledge Hockey Championships Available on PSTV
Ice Sledge Hockey team captains and flag bearers representing ten countries were honoured last week at the official Opening Ceremony of the 2008 IPC World Championships.
Paralympic Orientation Workshop in Moscow
Yesterday, a delegation from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) concluded a one-day Paralympic Orientation Workshop with the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Second Edition of paraEmotion
The second edition of paraEmotion – the monthly magazine programme on the re-launched ParalympicSport.TV channel - will be out on Friday!
Canadian Government Invests in Sports Excellence Programme
The federal government of Canada will contribute around Euro 15,3 million (= 24 million Canadian Dollars) over two years and the same amount per year ongoing to support the Road to Excellence Programme created by the Canadian Olympic Committee in conjunction with the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
First Paralympic School Day in Spain
On 13 March, the first Paralympic School Day (PSD) in Spain took place in the ski resort of La Molina.
Two Years to Go to Vancouver 2010 Paralympics
Yesterday, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) celebrated the two-year countdown to the Paralympic Winter Games with activities in Vancouver and Whistler.
IPC Nordic World Cup Finals in Norway
From 28 February to 2 March, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Finals took place in Nes, Norway.
Some Years Ago - Paralympic Winter Games Anniversaries
Every four years, Paralympic athletes from all around the world meet to compete against each other and inspire and excite the world. March marks the month of anniversaries of the last three Paralympic Winter Games.
Information on Beijing 2008 Classification Master List
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Classification Master List, a list of athletes with an international sport class and Paralympic sport class status for all Paralympic sports on the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games programme, are now available online.
Angolan First Lady Honoured for Paralympic Support
On the occasion of the International Women's Day, the winners of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2008 Women and Sport Awards were announced today.