PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Cultural Programme Around Alpine Skiing World Cup in La Molina
For the occasion of the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in La Molina, Spain, a cultural programme was launched by the city of La Molina in co-operation with the Catalan Federation of Sport for the Physical Disabled and La Caixa as well as with the help of the City Hall of Puigcerda. The cultural programme started with a Paralympic School Day on 4 December 2008 and now continued with a cycle of lectures held on 3 January 2009 in La Molina.
British Paralympians Recognized in New Year's Honours List
A total of 18 Paralympians as well as coaches and officials were named in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of their contribution to British sport.
New Year's Message from IPC President
I would like to welcome each of you into 2009!
Singapore Conference Continues Focus on Sport Technology
Although the Classifying Disability and Sports Technology Conference (CDSTC) has already taken place end of November, the importance of its theme remains.
Top German Companies Extend Paralympic Involvement
Bonn, Germany - Today, Allianz SE and Deutsche Telekom AG announced the extension of their involvement in the Paralympic Movement and its athletes.
Sochi 2014 Welcomes Volunteer Forum
With the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games little over a year away, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee (Sochi 2014) is beginning to gather their official support team.