OCS Irish Paralympic Awards Launched
February 1st, 2012
The OCS Irish Paralympic Awards were formally launched on Monday, 30 January 2012 at the OCS Head Office by Michael Ring…
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WADA releases ‘Say NO! To Doping’ clip
February 1st, 2012
WADA has released a ‘Say NO! To Doping’ video clip as the latest element in an awareness campaign that is fast gaining worldwide support.
Success for London 2012’s International Inspiration programme
February 1st, 2012
LOCOG announced that London 2012’s ground-breaking legacy programme, International Inspiration, has kept its promise to reach 12 million children…
LOCOG Begins ‘Bedding in’ process at Paralympic Village
January 28th, 2012
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will hand over the Olympic and Paralympic village site to LOCOG on Friday 27 January.
London school children Get Set to perform in London 2012 Ceremonies
January 28th, 2012
LOCOG have announced that the under 16s Volunteer Performer Cast for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies…
Plans revealed for London 2012 World Sport Day
January 26th, 2012
Schools and colleges across the UK are today encouraged to start planning how they are going to celebrate the athletes and cultures of the world…
Discover Canada’s Paralympic ‘Super Athletes’
January 26th, 2012
The Canadian Paralympic Committee has revealed the first four Paralympic athletes from winter sports to feature in a bold marketing campaign …
IPC to Reunite Paralympians in London
January 25th, 2012
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in conjunction with the IPC Athletes’ Council, is organizing a Paralympian Reunion…
IPC President Thrilled ‘Games are Coming Home’
January 20th, 2012
IPC President Sir Philip Craven is thrilled that this year Paralympic Sport returns to Great Britain, its spiritual home, with this summer’s Paralympic Games.
Moroccan Powerlifter Suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation
January 17th, 2012
The IPC has announced that the Moroccan Powerlifter Youssef Assouggane has been suspended for two years …