· More broadcasters, increased coverage levels and more live sport sees an estimated cumulative TV audience of 4.25 billion people watch the Games · Japan’s NHK sets record for coverage by a host broadcaster – 540 hours planned The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are set to break all viewing records with an estimated cumulative global TV […]
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Peace, victory at the heart of ASICS origami-themed kit for Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo 2020
One of the world’s most courageous sports teams will be wearing a kit at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with a special Japanese origami design, fitting as it is a symbol of peace and victory. ASICS is the official supplier of the International Paralympic Committee and the official sport apparel kit provider outfitting the Refugee […]
Read MoreIPC-led partnership secures a record breaking 49 territories for free-to-air African broadcast coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Broadcast initiative is a key element of the GDI Hub led AT 2030 programme’s Para Sport Against Stigma project, a collaboration between GDI Hub IPC, Loughborough University, and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, and which is funded by UK Aid. The power of Paralympic sport will reach over 250 million viewers in efforts to […]
Read MoreIPC President encouraged by safe delivery of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has said the safe delivery of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has increased his excitement for the Paralympic Games but warned attending stakeholders to be vigilant and avoid complacency regarding COVID-19 countermeasures. According to Parsons, the safe and successful delivery of the Olympic Games highlighted that the measures […]
Read MoreIPC calls for expressions of interest to become the governing bodies of Para athletics and Para swimming
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) calls for expressions of interest from cities, national governments, sport organisations and other entities interested in taking over the governance of the sports of Para athletics, Para swimming, or both, in their territories. Para athletics and Para swimming are two of the World Para Sports, the group of international Para […]
Read MoreIPC launches Doping Control Guide for Testing Athletes in Para Sport
• Includes link to download the Doping Control Guide for Testing Athletes in Para Sport • IPC Guide includes tips on how to engage with athletes with a disability and information about the types of impairments that are eligible within Para sport. • The guide also contains an overview about the Classification System and the […]
Read MoreIPC and World DanceSport Federation discuss transfer of governance of Para dance sport
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) have initiated conversations regarding the transfer of governance of Para dance sport. Para dance is one of nine international Para sports currently under the governance of the IPC – the so-called World Para Sports. Para dance sport has been governed by the IPC since […]
Read MorePara powerlifter Netsuda Panna receives a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para powerlifter Netsuda Panna for four years after she committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para powerlifter Netsuda Panna for four years after she committed an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). The athlete returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for a prohibited […]
Read MoreIPC announces six athletes to compete for the Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The athletes and where they are refugees from: Ibrahim Al Hussein (Syria), Alia Issa (Syria), Parfait Hakizimana (Burundi), Abbas Karimi (Afghanistan), Shahrad Nasajpour (Iran), and Anas Al Khalifa (Syria).The athletes and where they are refugees from: Ibrahim Al Hussein (Syria), Alia Issa (Syria), Parfait Hakizimana (Burundi), Abbas Karimi (Afghanistan), Shahrad Nasajpour (Iran), and Anas […]
Read MoreIPC provides update on Tokyo 2020 qualification
With 70 days to go, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that 82 percent of athlete slots have been awarded for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and that a record number of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) could take part in this Games. By Monday, 14 June 2021, 3,602 qualification slots and 61 Universality Wildcards had […]
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