The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the transfer of governance of the sports of Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing and Para snowboard to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as of 13 July 2022 following approval from the FIS membership and the IPC Governing Board. At the 53rd International Ski Congress on […]
continue readingInternational Paralympic Committee launches new PARA SPORT programme to grow awareness and participation in Para sport
• PARA SPORT’s narrative, “It Starts With Sport”, shows the value of sport through three core elements: awareness, community and freedom • Para swimmer Alice Tai narrates launch film • Accessible and multi-sensory brand identity with unique visual and sonic elements created to support PARA SPORT • Dedicated website www.PARA.SPORT launched The International Paralympic Committee […]
continue readingNew members of IPC Athletes‘ Council elected at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the two newly elected members of the IPC Athletes‘ Council who will serve for the next four years until the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The two elected council members are: -Birgit Skarstein (Norway, Para Cross-Country Skiing) -Joshua Peter Duek (Canada, Para Alpine Skiing) Three Athletes’ Council […]
continue readingRecord number of female Para athletes set for Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
A total of 564 Para athletes, including more women than ever before, are set to compete at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games which open on Friday 4 March. A total of 564 Para athletes, including more women than ever before, are set to compete at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games which open on Friday […]
continue readingIPC to decline athlete entries from RPC and NPC Belarus for Beijing 2022
· Multiple NPCs, teams and athletes now threatening not to compete, jeopardising the viability of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games· Multiple NPCs, teams and athletes now threatening not to compete, jeopardising the viability of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games · Situation in the athlete villages is escalating and ensuring the safety of athletes […]
continue readingIPC makes decisions regarding RPC and NPC Belarus
They will compete under the Paralympic flag and not be included in the medal table They will compete under the Paralympic flag and not be included in the medal table IPC to host extraordinary General Assembly in 2022 to vote on whether to make compliance with the Olympic Truce a membership requirement and whether to […]
continue readingIPC releases details of anti-doping programme for Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
Ahead of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, in its official report the Independent Observer Team has praised the work of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Anti-Doping team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which took place in August and September 2021. In particular, the IO Team commended the IPC for its "strong commitment to […]
continue readingIPC calls for peace ahead of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in condemning Russia’s breach of the Olympic Truce ahead of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. The Olympic Truce was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 2 December 2021 by consensus of all 193 Member States and is co-sponsored by 173 Member […]
continue readingIPC unveils shortlist for 2022 International Women’s Day awards
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has released the shortlist for the 2022 International Women’s Day Recognition, with winners to be announced on 8 March’s global celebration of women and gender equality. Three outstanding female candidates each respectively make up the Leadership and Emerging Leadership category. Three organisations have been shortlisted for the National Paralympic Committee […]
continue readingIPC introduces PLY post-nominal titles to recognise Paralympians
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced its PLY post-nominal initiative to recognise the Paralympians’ contribution to the Movement through their hard work, commitment to and promotion of the Paralympic values.The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced its PLY post-nominal initiative to recognise the Paralympians’ contribution to the Movement through their hard work, commitment to […]
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