PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

On the occasion of the International Paralympic Day on 11 July, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) signed an agreement of co-operation which strengthens the relationship and continues the promotion of internationally recognized accessibility standards.

Bonn/Berlin – The fourth International Paralympic Day (IPD) successfully ended its full-day’s run at the German capital today, with a programme for all ages and distinguished guests, visitors and athletes from all around the world.

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”.

Bonn/Berlin – The International Paralympic Day (IPD) 2009 this Saturday, 11 July, will be thoroughly presented by local media partners, bringing Paralympic Sport to the public.

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.

Bonn/Berlin, Germany - The fourth installment of the International Paralympic Day (IPD) is just eight days away, and athletes and fans alike are counting down with great anticipation for the major event.

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.

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.

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.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) completed its fourth official Project Review of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in the host city last week from 23-25 June, disclosing various strategies which are being carried out and implemented to assure success next March.

Vancouver, Canada - Three days after the Olympic Flame is extinguished on the West Coast, a new flame will light in Canada’s national capital, Ottawa, sparking the official start and inspirational journey of the 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay on 3 March 2010. The 10-day inspirational journey will illuminate the extraordinary achievements of Paralympians and celebrate the endless possibilities of the human spirit through sharing the message of courage and determination embodied by the flame.

All four 2016 Candidate Cities were in Lausanne, Switzerland, last week from 17-18 June for a briefing session presenting their bid once more to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

An unprecedented 50 hours of high definition (HD) television coverage in both English and French languages is on tap for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

Bonn, Germany - From 18 June to 19 August 2009, the photo exhibition "Spirit in Motion – A Paralympic Photo Exhibition" is on display in the foyer of the City Hall in Bonn, Germany.

Bonn/Berlin – With 11 July just over three weeks away, partners for the International Paralympic Day (IPD) are preparing to make an impact in Berlin, Germany, where this major event will be taking place.

The Otto Bock Science Centre Medical Technology opened to several hundred guests yesterday, 16 June, in Berlin, Germany, showcasing unique technology to the world.