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IPC transfers to FIS the governance of three Para snow sports
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 26 May in Milan, Italy, 94 per cent of FIS members voted in favour of the transition, while the IPC Governing Board was unanimous in its approval of the transfer when it met on 31 May 2022. IPC President, Andrew Parsons, said: “To have an overwhelming majority of FIS members vote in favour of this…
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International 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 (IPC), in its capacity as the governing body of Para sport and the international federation for multiple Para sports, has created a new grassroots-to-high performance programme called PARA SPORT. It aims to support National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) and International Federations, bringing together events, activities and organisations to help change the story around persons with disabilities.…
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New 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 positions were available at the election but two athletes were tied for the final place: Mitchell Gourlay (Australia, Para Alpine Skiing) and Rico Roman (USA, Para Ice Hockey). What happens in the event of a tie is detailed in the IPC Handbook: Chapter 2.5 – Bylaws councils: 2.5.1 IPC Athletes’ Council – Appendix to Bylaw…
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Record 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 4 March. Over the course of 10 days, 46 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) will participate in 78 medal events across six sports. Courtesy of Sheyne Vaspi and Orlando Perez who will both line-up in Para Alpine Skiing, Israel and Puerto Rico respectively will both make their Paralympic Winter Games debut. Azerbaijan will also make their…
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IPC 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 has become untenable Following a specially convened meeting, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has decided to refuse the athlete entries from the RPC and NPC Belarus for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. This means that Para athletes from these respective countries will no longer be allowed to participate in the Games which…
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IPC 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 suspend or terminate the membership of the Russian Paralympic Committee and Belarus Paralympic Committee. IPC will not hold any events in Russia or Belarus until further notice. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board met on Wednesday (2 March) to discuss how the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian and Belarus governments is…
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IPC 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 clean sport, as well as for the high standards of its anti-doping policies and procedures". The report includes 20 recommendations for the IPC to address. The Independent Observer (IO) programme was established by WADA in 2000 with the aim to contribute to effective doping control programmes during major sporting events and to enhance athlete and…
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IPC 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 States, including Russia. The Olympic Truce began before the start of the Olympic Winter Games on 4 February 2022 and ends on 20 March, seven days after the closing of the Paralympic Winter Games. The practice of world leaders adopting the Olympic Truce has a long history. The current resolution “calls upon all Member States…
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IPC 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 (NPC) and International Federation (IF) category. The awards primarily recognise women in the Paralympic Movement who inspire and emulate the Paralympic ideals and serve as positive role models. Following hundreds of nominations, this year the shortlisted women and organisations nominated come from Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Iran, Botswana, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Mongolia. The winners will…
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IPC 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 and promotion of the Paralympic values. Post-nominal letters, such as PhD or MD, are placed after a person’s name to indicate that they hold a position, honour, or is a member of a fraternity. As such, PLY can be added alongside the Paralympians’ name on official documentation, social media, cv, business cards, presentations, email signature…
