Nagano 2013 - Media Centre

Sochi 2014

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games begins its third visit today to the Black Sea ski resort with a full schedule of events.

Wheelchair Curling

The World Curling Federation (WCF) has recently elected Kate Caithness as the new President of the organization at their annual General Assembly in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently released a complete list of members of the IOC Commissions for 2010. Included in the list are a number of representatives of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Sochi 2014

Irek Zaripov, who won four gold and one silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, has become an official Ambassador for Sochi 2014.

Football 7-a-side

Blind Football

Sochi 2014

The flags’ arrival coincided with the Session of Presidential Council for Physical Culture, Sports and Preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi as well as the World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

Wheelchair Tennis

Shooting

Para Ice Hockey

The fifth World Championships of the International Standing Amputee Hockey Federation (ISIHF) will be hosted by the Defi Sportif at Aréna Saint-Michel in Montreal, from 27 April to 2 May.

Vancouver 2010

Atos Origin, the Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), delivered flawless IT during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Atos Origin designed, integrated, managed and secured the same IT infrastructure for the Paralympic Games that was used at many of the competition venues for the Olympic Winter Games.

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver, Canada - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) honoured the recipients of the 2010 Paralympic Order today as the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games came to a close. This year, the Paralympic Order was given to four people for their commitment to the success of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler.

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver, Canada - A heart-warming and spectacular Closing Ceremony this evening officially ended the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. Taking place at the Medals Plaza in Whistler, thousands came to watch the show that was a celebration for athletes, officials, volunteers and the people of Canada.

Alpine Skiing

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver 2010

Jean Labonté, captain of the Canadian Ice Sledge Hockey Team and Samsung Athlete Ambassador, is posting highlights of his and his team's Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games experiences on an online video blog available on www.ParalympicSport.TV, the internet TV channel of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), as well as via YouTube Facebook and www.hockeycanada.ca.

Para Ice Hockey

Canada left with disappointing 4th place

Vancouver 2010

Vancouver/Whistler, Canada – From 10-19 March, all accredited athletes participating in the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games had the chance to take part in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council Election.