PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Joint Statement on the Re-inclusion of Athletes With Intellectual Disability
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID) are pleased to issue the following joint statement on their efforts to re-include athletes with an intellectual disability in future Paralympic Games and other IPC-sanctioned competitions.

Bonn Hosts Committee and Council Weekend
Meetings followed succesful 10/20 Anniversary Celebration of the IPC

Otto Bock Celebrates 90 Years
IPC Worldwide Partner celebrates a strong 90 years of operation

IPC Honours Paralympic Order Recipients
Seven individuals honoured with the Paralympic Order for the contribution that they have made to the Paralympic Movement.

Beijing Honorary Citizenship Given to IPC President
Mayor of Beijing, Guo Jinlong, presented Sir Philip Craven with an Honorary Citizen Award

IPC Governing Board Nominations
A total of 31 nominations have been accepted for the elections to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board 2009-2013

One Year After Beijing Paralympics
Beijing 2008 Paralympics had a total of 3,951 athletes from 146 different countries from around the world

At the same time it is also commemorating its 10-Year Anniversary of the Bonn Headquarters
IPC Celebrates 20 Years Today

IOC Releases 2016 Evaluation Commission Report
Report was written following the Commission's visits to the four Candidate Cities vying to host these Games