Andrew Parsons

Russia, Belarus Remain in Limbo After Overturning of IPC’s Membership Ban

The future of Russian and Belarusian participation will now be decided by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) members in September.

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Olympic Roundup: India’s Legal Issues Drag On as International Suspension Looms

Despite three rulings by India’s Supreme Court in the past week, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is no closer to avoiding another suspension.

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Il Comitato Paralimpico Internazionale Deciderà A Novembre Sulla Russia

La Russia e la Bielorussia rischiano di perdere l’affiliazione al Comitato Paralimpico Internazionale (IPC), decisione con un voto a Novembre

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IPC To Vote On Future of Memberships For Russia, Belarus In November

The International Paralympic Committee is planning an Extraordinary General Assembly in November where members will vote on Russia and Belarus’ fate.

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Chinese Broadcast Censors Call For Peace At Paralympic Opening Ceremonies

IPC President Andrew Parsons’ call for peace during the Paralympic Opening Ceremony was censored by China’s state broadcaster, CCTV.

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Parsons, Kale Will Serve 2nd Terms Unopposed on IPC Governing Board

Andrew Parsons is set to serve another term as President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), this time unopposed.

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Due Atleti Afgani Riescono Ad Arrivare A Tokyo Per Le Paralimpiadi

Il Comitato internazionale paralimpico ha annunciato che i due atleti paralimpici afgani sono arrivati in sicurezza a Tokyo.

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Afghan Paralympians Arrive in Tokyo After Evacuation From Kabul

Two Afghan Paralympians arrived in Tokyo on Saturday evening. They will participate in taekwondo and track events beginning September 2.

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IPC Announces Refugee Paralympic Team for Tokyo 2020

Alia Issa is the first woman to ever compete on the refugee Paralympic team. Two Para swimmers are on the roster: Ibrahim Al Hussein and Abbas Karimi

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Olimpiadi E Paralimpiadi Di Tokyo Avranno Parità Di Genere

Le Olimpiadi e Paralimpiadi di Tokyo 2020 potrebbero rappresentare la prima edizione dei Giochi con parità quasi assoluta di genere

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IPC To Have Refugees Team At Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced on Thursday, August 15, that they are preparing to accept a refugee…

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U.S. Olympi Committee Changes Name to U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

The United States Olympic Committee has formally changed its name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, representing its inclusivity.

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IPC to Reinstate Russian Paralympic Committee

The International Paralympic Committee will reinstate the Russian Paralympic Committee in March despite its refusal to accept the findings of the McLaren Report.

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Malaysia Expected To Lose RM5 Million After Para Cancellation

A report suggests that the Sarawak state in Malaysia is expected to lose at least five million Malaysian ringgit (or about $1.2 million in U.S. Dollars) after being stripped of hosting rights for the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.

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Malaysia Stripped of 2019 WPS World Championships Hosting Rights

The IPC announced Malaysia will no longer host the 2019 WPS World Championships in response to its ban on Israeli athletes.

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