International Paralympic Committee president arrives in Jamaica
Andrew Parsons arrived in Kingston on Sunday night as he prepares to meet several sports stakeholders throughout the week. He ...
Grange, Paralympic associations want sporting facilities to be more inclusive
Following discussions with senior officials of the respective Paralympic associations, Sports Minister Olivia Grange says she ...
Leading the way
“Jamaica is the leader in the development of the Paralympic movement in the Caribbean so it’s important to understand how ...
Paralympic officials describe governor general courtesy call as fruitful
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen announced in February 2022 that March 11 would be recognised annually as National ...
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Parsons visits Jamaica for first time
Brazilian-born Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), will visit the Caribbean nation for the ...
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Why aren’t the Olympics and Paralympics combined into one Games? The reasoning goes beyond logistics
Some supporters of the Paralympic Games see the need and value for a separate event that showcases and highlights elite athletes with disabilities. IPC President Andrew Parsons, for example ...
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Paris 2024 Refugee Paralympic Team
Many live in dire conditions," said IPC President, Andrew Parsons. "These athletes have persevered and shown incredible determination to get to Paris 2024 and give every refugee around the world hope.
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Paralympic Games: What to expect as 4,400 athletes prepare to compete in Paris
“We are at the heart of the city,” International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons told The Associated Press on Tuesday. ”The symbolism behind this is like the city of Paris is ...
BEYOND SMILES AND HANDSHAKES
JAMAICA Paralympic Association (JPA) President Christopher Samuda says a national sports policy for Para athletes is necessary for them to benefit from improved infrastructure in society, not just as ...
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Paralympics closing ceremony: Rainy Paris bids goodbye with sensational DJ party
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo handed the Paralympic flag to International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons, who then ...
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Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games starts its 100 ... and he was so generous to us,” IPC president Andrew Parsons told The Associated Press. “He was not difficult to ...
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Paris Paralympics end with electro-party
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ended on Sunday with an electro-party at the Stade de France. Paris hosted the Olympics ...