Paralympic Games: Information, News and Events Document List

Paralympic Games Publications - (24 Articles)

• Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Media Rights
  International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launches requests for information for Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games media rights in Europe.
  Publish Date: 2020-09-17

• Harder Than You Think - Paralympic Games Documentary Film
  Producers John Battsek and Greg Nugent of HTYT Films producing ground-breaking new feature documentary titled 'Harder Than You Think', which charts the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games.
  Publish Date: 2019-08-26

• Wheelchair Dance Sport Rules Update - IPC
  IPC Wheelchair Dance announce changes to 2014 - 17 rulebook, including athlete eligibility, general rules for freestyle, showdance and judging criteria.
  Publish Date: 2015-08-04 - Updated: 2016-01-05

• Boston Applicant city for 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
  US Olympic Committee announces Boston will represent US in bid to host 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  Publish Date: 2015-01-09

• International Paralympic Committee Turns 25 - We should be proud of our achievements, says President
  In the last 25 years the IPC has been transformed from a disability organization into one of worlds most respected international sporting bodies.
  Publish Date: 2014-09-22 - Updated: 2016-03-26

• Paralympic Wheelchair Dance Rule Changes
  The International Paralympic Committee changes its rulebook for wheelchair dance sport, with the new rules being implemented from 2014-2017.
  Publish Date: 2014-08-14 - Updated: 2021-11-16

• Sport Needs More Women - Gender Parity at Paralympic Games
  IPC targeting gender parity at future Paralympic Games in terms of participation and number of medal events.
  Publish Date: 2014-06-13

• How the 2012 Paralympic Games Affected Public Perceptions of Disability
  Infographic contains information on how the 2012 Paralympic Games affected public perceptions of disability.
  Publish Date: 2012-10-30 - Updated: 2022-01-20

• Tracing Paralympics Freak Show Roots
  Early disability competitions were spectacles with disabled athletes showcased in tradition of 19th century freak shows.
  Publish Date: 2012-08-29 - Updated: 2022-02-12

• Paralympians Boosting Blood Pressure by Inflicting Pain or Discomfort
  Monitoring the cardiovascular function of Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injuries for purposely inflicting pain or discomfort.
  Publish Date: 2012-08-23 - Updated: 2022-04-17

• The Symbol for the Paralympics
  Information regarding Paralympic symbols and flags used by the International Paralympic Committee to promote the Paralympic Games.
  Publish Date: 2012-08-22 - Updated: 2022-02-17

• Paralympic Sport Salt Lake City
  U.S. Paralympics and the University of Utah Health Care Rehabilitation Centers TRAILS have partnered to create Paralympic Sport Salt Lake City.
  Publish Date: 2011-11-14 - Updated: 2022-06-05

• Future Success for Paralympic Sport - Canada
  Government funding for Canadian Paralympic Committee will ensure a sustainable future for athletes with a disability.
  Publish Date: 2010-10-22

• Helmets Should be Worn when Skiing and Snowboarding
  Helmets must be part of skiing and snowboarding as skiers snowboarders and resorts are putting fashion before safety.
  Publish Date: 2010-02-17

• 2016 Paralympic Games to be Held in Rio de Janeiro
  Rio de Janeiro elected by International Paralympic Committee to host 2016 Paralympic Games.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-03 - Updated: 2010-02-21

• Jerry Johnston Awarded IPC Paralympic Order for 2009
  Canadian Paralympic Committee Congratulates Canadian Jerry Johnston on Being Awarded the International Paralympic Committee's Paralympic Order for 2009.
  Publish Date: 2009-09-24 - Updated: 2019-08-29

• U.S. Paralympic 2009 Amazing Awards
  The amazing awards are for partners who work tirelessly in communities across the country to help build the Paralympic movement.
  Publish Date: 2009-04-21

• Unique Program Develops Paralympic-Level Winter Athletes
  Seven elite student-athletes with disabilities train alongside NCAA winter-sport athletes in a program that is unique to UNH.
  Publish Date: 2009-03-11 - Updated: 2017-12-24

• Nine-time Gold Medalist Supports Disabled Children
  A nine-times gold-medal winning Paralympic athlete has been named as an ambassador for a campaign benefiting disabled children.
  Publish Date: 2009-03-05 - Updated: 2013-06-13

• Watch Paralympic Sports Events Live Online ParalympicSport.TV
  ParalympicSport.TV is a top quality online television channel broadcasting live sport and paralympics events via the Internet .
  Publish Date: 2009-02-13 - Updated: 2010-06-28

• International Paralympic Committee Information
  Information on The International Paralympic Committee IPC the global governing body of the Paralympic Games and Sports Movement.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-13 - Updated: 2021-02-09

• IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in Korea
  Athletes from 25 countries are making their way to Gangwon-Do Korea for the 2009 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-13 - Updated: 2017-12-24

• Popovich 2008 Paralympian of the Year
  For the second time swimmer Erin Popovich has been named the US Olympic Committees Paralympian of the Year.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-24

• International Paralympic Committee New Years Message
  In 2009 the IPC has several big events taking place including the last season of Winter Sport before the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-04 - Updated: 2009-02-13