PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Liverpool University Honorary Fellowship for IPC President
An Honorary Fellowship was presented to the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Sir Philip Craven, on 24 July from the Liverpool John Moores University in Great Britain.
Beijing Games Impact Presented in Bonn
The preliminary results from a study which was undertaken in Beijing in order to measure the impact of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games for China and its capital was thoroughly reported on 22 July, at the Headquarters of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn, Germany.
IPC and Adecco Extend Co-operation
Bonn, Germany - Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Adecco Group, the global leader in HR services, announced the extension of the Athlete Career Programme, an initiative designed to facilitate the integration of elite athletes into the labour market, both during and at the end of their elite sporting careers.
International Paralympic Day Celebrated in Mongolia
On the occasion of the International Paralympic Day, the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Mongolia took the opportunity to celebrate Paralympic Sport and its growth over the years.
PC, IAKS and IOC Award Prizes for Sports Facilities
Bonn, Germany - The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced this year's winners of their international architectural award for sports and leisure facilities.