Paralympics


ITU becomes official member of the IPC

By Tom Degun

triathlon w_rings_text_finalDecember 13 - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) have been confirmed as an official member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) a year after the sport of Para-triathlon was confirmed on the sports programme for Rio 2016.



German skiers take top prizes at IPC Awards Ceremony

By Tom Degun

Verena Bentele_with_Best_Male_Athlete_Gerd_Schnfelder_Beijing_December_2011December 11 - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have honoured their top athletes, officials, media and contributors at their General Assembly in Beijing with alpine skier Gerd Schoenfelder and nordic skier Verena Bentele claiming the two top prizes at the 2011 Paralympic Awards Gala, which were partnered by Allianz.


British Judo signs MoU with Special Olympics

By David Gold

Special Olympics_Gb_and_British_Judo_Association_sign_a_Memorandum_of_Understanding_December_2011December 10 - The British Judo Association (BJA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Olympics Great Britain, which sets out a common framework for the two to develop and promote the sport for the disabled.