The revised World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) was approved unanimously by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board in November 2007. This new code will come into force on 1 January 2009, significantly affecting all international sporting authorities at that time.

Wheelchair Tennis

Today, the International Paralympic Committee officially announced the eligible candidates for the 2008 IPC Athletes’ Council (AC) Election.

Beijing 2008

The OR@S is the centre of Samsung’s on-site Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic activities. First debuting at the Sydney 2000 Games, the OR@S Pavilion is an engaging venue offering a relaxing lounge area for athletes and their fans and family members. The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games are the first time that Samsung will operate its OR@S during the Paralympics.

Wheelchair Tennis

VISTA

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) welcomes all National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) to apply for hosting the VISTA 2011 Conference.

Goalball

Beijing 2008

People with a visual impairment in Beijing now have tactile access to two competition venues for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Blind Football

People's Republic of China

Last week, the 11th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China has ratified a bill submitted by the Central Government for China’s accession to the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). China has actively advocated and supported to the UN in its efforts in formulating the CRPD Convention.