Paralympic Games: Information, News and Events | Publications
Summary: The "Paralympic Games: Information, News and Events" database on Disabled World (DW) offers a comprehensive collection of articles, research papers, and announcements related to the Paralympic Games. This includes updates on organizational decisions, such as the International Paralympic Committee's plans to centralize vision impairment classification services, and host city selections for future games, like the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The database also features information on documentaries highlighting the Paralympic movement, updates to sports regulations, and discussions on gender parity within the games. Additionally, it provides insights into the impact of the Paralympics on public perceptions of disability and offers resources for live streaming events.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| IPC Urges Government Collaboration on Disability Inclusion IPC Deputy CEO Kristina Molloy urges governments at UNESCO's CIGEPS meeting to accelerate disability inclusion through the Paris 2024 Call to Action. | ✓ ✓ | 22 Jun 2026 |
| IPC Plans to Centralize Vision Impairment Classification Services The new approach is envisaged to lead to optimised classification services for athletes with vision impairment. | 16 Aug 2024 | |
| French Alps and Salt Lake City to Host 2030 and 2034 Paralympic Winter Games French Alps and Salt Lake City, Utah to be the host cities of the 2030 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games respectively. | 24 Jul 2024 | |
| 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. | 26 Aug 2019 8 Oct 2023 | |
| 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. | 4 Aug 2015 10 Oct 2023 | |
| 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. | 9 Jan 2015 | |
| 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. | 22 Sep 2014 26 Mar 2016 | |
| 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. | 14 Aug 2014 16 Nov 2021 | |
| 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. | 13 Jun 2014 | |
| How the 2012 Paralympic Games Affected Public Perceptions of Disability Infographic contains information on how the 2012 Paralympic Games affected public perceptions of disability. | 30 Oct 2012 20 Jan 2022 | |
| Tracing Paralympics Freak Show Roots Early disability competitions were spectacles with disabled athletes showcased in tradition of 19th century freak shows. | 29 Aug 2012 12 Feb 2022 | |
| 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. | 23 Aug 2012 17 Apr 2022 | |
| Paralympic Symbol History: From Tae-Geuks to Agitos Learn about Paralympic symbol evolution, meanings, and official designs from 1988 to present including the current three Agitos representing motion. | ✓ ✓ | 22 Aug 2012 25 Jun 2025 |
| 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. | 14 Nov 2011 5 Jun 2022 | |
| Future Success for Paralympic Sport - Canada Government funding for Canadian Paralympic Committee will ensure a sustainable future for athletes with a disability. | 22 Oct 2010 | |
| 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. | 17 Feb 2010 | |
| 2016 Paralympic Games to be Held in Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro elected by International Paralympic Committee to host 2016 Paralympic Games. | 3 Oct 2009 21 Feb 2010 | |
| 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. | 24 Sep 2009 29 Aug 2019 | |
| 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. | 21 Apr 2009 | |
| 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. | 11 Mar 2009 24 Dec 2017 | |
| 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. | 5 Mar 2009 13 Jun 2013 | |
| Watch Paralympic Sports Events Live Online Paralympic Sport TV Paralympic Sport TV is a top quality online television channel broadcasting live sport and paralympics events via the Internet . | 13 Feb 2009 28 Jun 2010 | |
| International Paralympic Committee: General Information Information on The International Paralympic Committee IPC the global governing body of the Paralympic Games and Sports Movement. | 13 Feb 2009 21 Jan 2025 | |
| Popovich 2008 Paralympian of the Year For the second time swimmer Erin Popovich has been named the US Olympic Committees Paralympian of the Year. | 24 Jan 2009 |
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