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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
FIMS and the IPC Sign Agreement
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) have officially signed and put in effect an agreement that will aim to improve mutual knowledge on the health, safety, research and performance of athletes with a disability.
Cultural Programme Around Alpine Skiing World Cup in La Molina
For the occasion of the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in La Molina, Spain, a cultural programme was launched by the city of La Molina in co-operation with the Catalan Federation of Sport for the Physical Disabled and La Caixa as well as with the help of the City Hall of Puigcerda. The cultural programme started with a Paralympic School Day on 4 December 2008 and now continued with a cycle of lectures held on 3 January 2009 in La Molina.
British Paralympians Recognized in New Year's Honours List
A total of 18 Paralympians as well as coaches and officials were named in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of their contribution to British sport.
New Year's Message from IPC President
I would like to welcome each of you into 2009!
Singapore Conference Continues Focus on Sport Technology
Although the Classifying Disability and Sports Technology Conference (CDSTC) has already taken place end of November, the importance of its theme remains.
Top German Companies Extend Paralympic Involvement
Bonn, Germany - Today, Allianz SE and Deutsche Telekom AG announced the extension of their involvement in the Paralympic Movement and its athletes.
Sochi 2014 Welcomes Volunteer Forum
With the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games little over a year away, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee (Sochi 2014) is beginning to gather their official support team.
Beijing Largest TV Audience in Paralympic History
Bonn, Germany - The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games saw the largest cumulated TV audience in the history of the Paralympic Games. Worldwide, more than 3.8 billion people in 38 monitored countries watched the best Paralympic athletes compete in Beijing during more than 1,800 hours broadcasted.
Peace and Sport Forum Triggers Success
The second International Peace and Sport Forum took place over three days last week in Monaco, bringing in some 330 high-ranking decision-makers. The exceptional attendance rate was almost double the number in 2007 and helped to boost the amount of exchanges and meetings of senior policy-makers who define, support and implement sports policies.
Announcement of International Architecture Award 2009 of IOC, IPC and IAKS
The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have announced the tender for their renowned architecture award 2009.
London 2012 Recruitment Programme for People With a Disability
The London Organizing Committee of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has officially launched a programme that is designed to encourage greater employment for people with a disability.
World Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with a disability.
Canada Wins 2008 World Ice Sledge Hockey Challenge
The Canadian Ice Sledge Hockey National Team recently won the 2008 World Ice Sledge Hockey Challenge after defeating Norway 7:0.
Paralympian and Technical Committee Chairperson Selected for WADA Committees
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced the appointment of two IPC members to its Education and Athlete Committee, both of which will commence on 1 January 2009.