PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympic Torch in Greater Victoria
Trevor Greene, a former Canadian Forces reservist, and Paralympian Stephanie Dixon were amongst the Torch Bearers on 6 March, moving the Paralymic Flame on its fourth day through Canada, cheered by numerous fans in the streets.
Squamish Welcomes Paralympic Torch
On the fifth day of the Paralympic Torch Relay, the Paralympic Torch stopped in Squamish, the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.
Paralympic Torch Visits Toronto
On the third day of the Paralympic Torch Relay, the torch paid a visit to Canada’s economic capital, Toronto.
Paralympic Torch Hits Second Stop
The Paralympic Torch Relay was in Quebec City, Canada, for its second stop on 4 March, making it the only visit to a francophone community during the route.
KIT Digital and Highwinds Support ParalympicSport.TV Vancouver Broadcast
Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is proud to announce that KIT digital and Highwinds support the ParalympicSport.TV broadcast from the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. ParalympicSport.TV will broadcast more than 150 hours of live and on-demand coverage of the Vancouver Winter Paralympics.
Visa Sponsors Third Paralympic Hall of Fame Induction
Visa once again will be the Presenting Partner for the Paralympic Hall of Fame (PHF) induction ceremony which will be held in Whistler, on 14 March at the Paralympic Hospitality Centre, in conjunction with the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. The induction ceremonies will feature the third group of Paralympic athletes to be inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).