A different moment from the IPC's history will be revealed every day, from today, as it counts down its top 25.

Today's moment is the 2007 Parapan American Games, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,

They were the first to take place in the same city as the Pan American Games and "created a blueprint for future regional Games," helping to create "huge awareness of the Paralympic Movement in the Americas".

The number one moment, chosen by the IPC Governing Board, will be revealed on September 22, the day the organisation turns 25.

Favourite moments submitted to the IPC via a global search launched in May will be uploaded onto an interactive global map that will go online on Monday (September 1).

There are more than 500.

The International Paralympic Committee has launched an online site to celebrate its 25th anniversary ©IPC



"We're overwhelmed with the response we have received from people around the world for our top 25 moments campaign to celebrate our 25th anniversary," said Craig Spence, the IPC's director of media and communications.

"Many of the moments nominated are from people simply attending the Games.

"Others are of key moments that have helped shape the Paralympic Movement over the last two-and-a-half decades.

"The IPC Governing Board had a very difficult task in choosing their favourite moments.

"The top three moments were especially close and I am sure the public will really enjoy the countdown as it showcases how much the Paralympic Movement has progressed over the last 25 years."

The IPC was formed on September 22, 1989 at a meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany.

More than 200 people from 42 countries attended the event, which created the Paralympic Movement's global governing body.

The Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games were the first the IPC was fully responsible for.

The organisation is now based in Bonn, Germany and employs 75 people full-time people.

There will be a major gathering of the IPC's membership at the Scandic Hotel, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, from October 3 to 5 to celebrate its 25 years.

It will include a gala dinner on October 4

See the IPC's anniversary website here.