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Single Classification Approach Drives Committee Meetings
The Sport Science and Classification Committees both met in Bonn, Germany, last week to discuss various topics ranging from VISTA 2011, to the importance of a single approach of classification in the Paralympic Movement.
Launch of IPC Academy
Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) yesterday announced the creation of the IPC Academy, an initiative of the IPC in partnership with the World Academy of Sport in Manchester, Great Britain.
Accessibility High on Agenda for Sochi 2014
Bonn, Germany - Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games concluded its second visit to the Russian host city.
Arafura Conference Headlines Women in Sport
The Arafura Games International Sports Conference heralded Women in Sport in Darwin, Australia, over the weekend from 9-10 May.
International Forum Highlights Sport and Peace in Lausanne
The International Forum on Sport, Peace and Development took place recently in Lausanne, Switzerland, at the Olympic Museum Auditorium in the aim to build a strong future for sport.
brandstage.tv Wins Silver Award at the World Media Festival 2009
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is proud to announce that brandstage.tv has won a Silver Award for the feature “IDM 2008 – A dip in the pool for body and soul in Berlin“ in the category Charitable/Non-Profit at the annual World Media Festival in Hamburg.
Media Accreditation Process for Vancouver Paralympics
Bonn, Germany - From 12-21 March 2010, the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games will attract around 1,000 media representatives to Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, to cover the Games and report about the achievements of Paralympic athletes from all over the world. In the course of the preparation for this unique event, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee (VANOC) are collaborating to ensure a successful media accreditation process.
Candidate City Tour Ends in Madrid
The fourth and final official site inspection for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games finished today in Madrid, Spain.
Paralympic Ticket Sale Starts in Vancouver
Bonn, Germany - Yesterday, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winters Games (VANOC) officially launched ticket sales for the upcoming Paralympic Games.