Dickson, the former President of the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) - a founding member of the IPC, confirmed last month that he would challenge Sir Philip, who has been in office since 2001, for the job.

Meanwhile, Sir Philip, who succeeded the IPC's inaugural President - Canadian Robert Steadward, will be looking to secure a fourth and final term at the election, which takes place during the organisation's 2013 general assembly in Athens on November 24.

Andrew Parsons, President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB), and American Ann Cody were also confirmed today as the two candidates running for one IPC vice-presidency post, while a further 27 officials will vie for 10 member at large positions.

Alan Dickson is also running for the position of President of the IPC

"Announcing the names of all candidates for the IPC Governing Board elections effectively acts as the starting gun for the campaigning to begin," IPC chief executive Xavier Gonzalez said.

"Once again we are pleased with the number of nominations from the IPC membership and the geographical spread which sees all five continents putting forward candidates."

Paralympic gold medallist Linda Mastandrea was named as the chair of the IPC electoral commission for the votes, with fellow American Mike Peters and Canadian Paralympic Committee President Carla Qualtrough as members to ensure all candidates "adhere to the IPC Code of Conduct for Candidates to Governing Board Election".

Each nominee will now have the opportunity to present their candidature to the IPC members two days ahead of the elections in Athens.

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