PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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Vancouver Also Celebrates International Paralympic Day

Yesterday, on 9 July, athletes and fans came together to celebrate Paralympic Sport in Vancouver, Canada. In the context of the International Paralympic Day 2009, taking place in Berlin, Germany, on 11 July, the event in Canada was held in downtown Vancouver where attendees had a spectacular view of the city’s skyline. The Paralympic Day in Vancouver took place on a rooftop, reflecting the theme “Sport in the Sky”.

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Whistler Celebrates International Paralympic Day

On 11 July, at the same day that the International Paralympic Day (IPD) will take place in Berlin, Germany, Paralympic fans can experience the excitement of Paralympic winter sports in Whistler, Canada.

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IPC Extends Partnership with Edelman

Bonn, Germany – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced today that it has renewed its global working relationship with Edelman as its Official Media & Communications Agency.

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Official Poster Unveiled

In a nod to Canada’s most widely recognized symbol and in the build up to Canada Day 2009 celebrations across the country, the maple leaf has pride of place on the Official Posters of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, unveiled yesterday in Ottawa by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and Canadian athletes.

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IPC Governing Board Meets in Whistler

Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board (GB) concluded its 53rd official gathering in Whistler, Canada, from 26-28 June, which followed the recent IPC Project Review in neighbouring Vancouver.