PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

First Visit to Sochi 2014
For the first time after Sochi’s election to host the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) CEO Xavier Gonzalez and IPC Fundraising and Sponsorship Director Sergio Furman visited the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee in Moscow, Russia.

Thank You to All Volunteers
On the occasion of today’s International Volunteer Day, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) acknowledges the commitment of thousands of volunteers whose actions enrich the Paralympic Movement and help make Paralympic Sport the growing phenomenon it is today.

Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Tickets on Sale Soon
Tickets for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony will be on sale from 10 December.

UN International Day of Disabled Persons
Today, people from all over the world will celebrate the ‘International Day of Disabled Persons’ with different activities, including forums, public discussions, information campaigns and sport events to focus on disability issues and raise awareness.

Miguel Sagarra Member of 2014 Co-ordination Commission
Yesterday, the composition of the IOC Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was announced.

Samsung Electronics to Sponsor Beijing 2008 Paralympics
Samsung Electronics recently signed a sponsorship deal with the Chinese government to provide technical support for mobile communications during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, which will be held from 6 to 17 September 2008 in Beijing, China.

Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Mascot Launched
Bonn, Germany - Months of mystery and anticipation finally ended yesterday as hundreds of local schoolchildren were the first to personally meet Sumi, Miga and Quatchi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.

Paralympic Honour for Korean President
On 25 November, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven presented Roh Moo-Hyun, President of Korea, with the Paralympic Honour. This award is bestowed on high-ranking dignitaries, officials and other persons outside the Paralympic Movement who have contributed significantly to the Movement.

General Assembly Finishes With Seoul Declaration
Seoul, Korea - The 2007 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly (GA) was held from 24 and 25 November 2007, in Seoul, Korea. Around 250 delegates from National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), disability specific sport federations (IOSDs), regions and sports attended the event.

IPC Conference Well Underway
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Conference started today with an Opening Ceremony at the Grand Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul, Korea.