Paralympic News: Follow the latest IPC news and top stories featuring Paralympic athletes
![The Paralympic Torch Relay has become an integral part of the lead-up to the Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/120111113042022_24h_Torch_Relay_Flame_Credit%2BIPC.jpg)
Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch and Torchbearer Uniform Unveiled
Vancouver, Canada - Three days after the Olympic Flame is extinguished on the West Coast, a new flame will light in Canada’s national capital, Ottawa, sparking the official start and inspirational journey of the 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay on 3 March 2010. The 10-day inspirational journey will illuminate the extraordinary achievements of Paralympians and celebrate the endless possibilities of the human spirit through sharing the message of courage and determination embodied by the flame.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
2016 Candidate Cities Summarize Bids to IOC
All four 2016 Candidate Cities were in Lausanne, Switzerland, last week from 17-18 June for a briefing session presenting their bid once more to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Record Coverage in Canada Confirmed for Vancouver Paralympics
An unprecedented 50 hours of high definition (HD) television coverage in both English and French languages is on tap for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Paralympic Photo Exhibition on Display
Bonn, Germany - From 18 June to 19 August 2009, the photo exhibition "Spirit in Motion – A Paralympic Photo Exhibition" is on display in the foyer of the City Hall in Bonn, Germany.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Partners Gear Up for International Paralympic Day
Bonn/Berlin – With 11 July just over three weeks away, partners for the International Paralympic Day (IPD) are preparing to make an impact in Berlin, Germany, where this major event will be taking place.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Otto Bock Opens Berlin Science Centre
The Otto Bock Science Centre Medical Technology opened to several hundred guests yesterday, 16 June, in Berlin, Germany, showcasing unique technology to the world.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Daniel Dias Wins Laureus Award 2009
Bonn, Germany - Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias is the winner of the 2009 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. The award was presented by Laureus World Sports Academy members Sebastian Coe and Edwin Moses in East London, Great Britain.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Co-ordination Commission Reviews Progress in Guangzhou
The first Co-ordination Commission for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games took place in Guangzhou, China, on 10 June.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
International Paralympic Day Returns to Berlin
Bonn/Berlin, Germany – Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) officially announced that the International Paralympic Day 2009 (IPD) will take place in Berlin on 11 July.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
First Programme of IPC Academy Concluded in Manchester
After the launch of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Academy on 21 May, the first IPC Academy programme took place at the University of Manchester, Great Britain, from 26-28 May.
![Empty image](/themes/custom/theme_builder/main_ipc_master/images/empty.png)
Celebration of Paralympic Movement at American College of Sports Medicine
In a series of preconference sessions that preceded the Annual Meeting for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on 26 May in Seattle, USA, the focus of the third meeting turned to the Paralympic Movement and the strides made therein over the past few years.