PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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Volkswagen Becomes Sochi 2014 Games Partner
Volkswagen Group Tier One Partner for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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European Paralympic Committee Elects New Board
European Paralympic Committee (EPC) held its 8th General Assembly over the weekend in Vienna, Austria
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WADA Executive Committee Approves 2010 Prohibited List
WADA’s Executive Committee approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2010
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VANOC Looks for Volunteer Performers at Paralympic Ceremonies
Five thousand spots are available starting today for volunteers wanting to be a part of the breathtaking and inspiring Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
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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.
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Bonn Hosts Committee and Council Weekend
Meetings followed succesful 10/20 Anniversary Celebration of the IPC
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IPC Honours Paralympic Order Recipients
Seven individuals honoured with the Paralympic Order for the contribution that they have made to the Paralympic Movement.
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Otto Bock Celebrates 90 Years
IPC Worldwide Partner celebrates a strong 90 years of operation
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Beijing Honorary Citizenship Given to IPC President
Mayor of Beijing, Guo Jinlong, presented Sir Philip Craven with an Honorary Citizen Award
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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
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One Year After Beijing Paralympics
Beijing 2008 Paralympics had a total of 3,951 athletes from 146 different countries from around the world
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At the same time it is also commemorating its 10-Year Anniversary of the Bonn Headquarters
IPC Celebrates 20 Years Today
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IOC Releases 2016 Evaluation Commission Report
Report was written following the Commission's visits to the four Candidate Cities vying to host these Games