The continuation and launch of several projects as well as a nomination for an award have seen the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee flourish further in 2014.
America
CPC continues to build momentum ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Sochi 2014
Swedish Nordic skier amongst those nominated for prestigious award from newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Asia
The UAE’s Majed Rashed is the new President of the Asian Paralympic Committee after elections were held on Wednesday (3 December).
Summer Sports
His Excellency succeeds Sir Phil Holmes at Paralympics New Zealand
Swimming
Athletes recognised for their performances at the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships.
Summer Sports
The theme of this year’s United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology”
Blind Football
Brazilian Paralympic Committee announce names of six athletes in the running for best athlete of the year.
Table Tennis
Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.
Rio 2016
The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for the very first time, after reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games.