PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Opening Ceremony Tickets Available
Capture a piece of the magic and be there in person as Canadian and Paralympic history is made on 12 March as the world’s best winter Paralympians are officially welcomed during the dazzling and awe-inspiring Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
IPC Academy Accessibility Summit in Vancouver
From 19-21 March, the IPC Academy Accessibility Summit "Helping to Build an Accessible Future" will take place in Vancouver, Canada, on the occasion of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Future of Paralympic Classification Discussed in Bonn
Representatives from a total of 21 different Paralympic sports attended last week’s Classification meeting in Bonn, Germany.
IPC Governing Board Appoints Chairpersons of IPC Standing Committees
The IPC Governing Board recently appointed the following persons as chairpersons of the respective IPC Standing Committees for the term of 2009-2013.
NPC Iran Elects New Board at Assembly
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran held its General Assembly in Tehran, Iran, on 7 February, electing a new Board and Executive Committee for 2010.
Nominees for 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards Announced
Bonn, Germany - The Laureus World Sports Academy has announced the six nominations for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010:
Sustainability Stars Given to Paralympic Programmes
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has officially awarded Sustainability Stars to programmes "Real Deal" and the WorkSafeBC Paralympic Team.