The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed Canadian Kristina Molloy to the newly created role of Chief Membership and Impact Officer. Molloy joins the IPC on 1 April 2022 having held various leadership roles promoting accessibility and disability inclusion within the Government of Canada and the Paralympic Movement. Most recently she served as policy director […]
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Inter-American Development Bank and International Paralympic Committee launch initiative to further develop Para sport in Guatemala, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago
The project will strengthen Para sports in Guatemala, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago The project will strengthen Para sports in Guatemala, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago Latest project means a third of the National Paralympic Committees in Latin America and the Caribbean region will have received development support· IDB investment in Para sport as […]
Read MoreAndrew Parsons re-elected as IPC President for second term
Brazilian Andrew Parsons has been re-elected for a second four-year term as President of International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Parsons, who was standing unopposed, received 156 yes votes (98 per cent) of the 159 valid votes at the 20th IPC General Assembly which was held virtually on Sunday, 12 December. Brazilian Andrew Parsons has been re-elected for […]
Read MoreIPC members approve new constitution at General Assembly
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly approved a new constitution on Saturday (11 December) that ensures the governance structures of the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body are up-to-date, world leading and robust enough to thrive in the ever-changing sporting landscape. The approval of the new Constitution with 123 yes votes (96 per cent) from […]
Read MoreParalympic Order awarded to four trailblazers of the Paralympic Movement
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Paralympic Order, the highest accolade anyone connected with the Paralympic Movement can achieve, is to be awarded to four people who have served the Movement with distinction. The recipients are: · Paul Bird, Australia – Paralympian and administrator with 40 years’ experience. President of Oceania Paralympic […]
Read MoreMulti-award-winning podcast A Winning Mindset returns for a second season with a focus on mental health
Coinciding with International Day of Persons With Disabilities, the podcast A Winning Mindset returns for a new weekly 10-part season on Friday, 3 December. A Winning Mindset is a partnership between the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Worldwide Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz. The first season garnered both critical acclaim and awards, as the empowering […]
Read MoreLeading voices on inclusive employment set for 2021 Inclusion Summi
Two of the world’s foremost voices on inclusive employment will participate at the 2021 Inclusion Summit, powered by the IPC and World Academy of Sport, with the support of the International Disability Alliance, this December. On 2 December, Caroline Casey, the Founder of The Valuable 500, and Stephen Frost, Founder of Included, will form the […]
Read MoreGreater competition opportunities for women and athletes with high support needs at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will feature a record number of medal events and athlete slots for women, as well as more competition opportunities for athletes with high support needs. Friday’s (19 November) announcement follows the IPC Governing Board’s* approval of the final medal events programme and […]
Read MoreJitske Visser elected Chairperson of Athletes‘ Council
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Jitske Visser has been elected as Chairperson of the IPC Athletes’ Council for the next three years. Visser takes over the role of Chairperson from Canadian Chelsey Gotell, who was elected to the Council in 2017. The 29-year-old, who won gold with the Netherlands Women’s wheelchair basketball […]
Read MoreParalympian and Canadian Minister to speak at 2021 Inclusion Summit
Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, is the latest speaker to be confirmed for the 2021 Inclusion Summit on 2 and 3 December 2021. Minister Qualtrough has served as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament since 2015. She is a two-time Paralympian having competed in swimming at […]
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