International Paralympic Committee

Canadian Paralympic Committee statement on Russia

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Friday, February 8, 2019
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OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today that it will conditionally lift the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) by March 15, 2019.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today that it will conditionally lift the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) by March 15, 2019.
  • A small number of Russian athletes were allowed to compete as Neutral Paralympic Athletes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
  • "The Canadian Paralympic Committee accepts and supports the decision to reinstate the Russian Paralympic Committee as laid out by the International Paralympic Committee given the strictcriteria put in place to ensure the RPC is held accountable.We remain disappointedthat the RPC refuses to accept the McLaren Report findings.
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Canadian Paralympic Committee statement on the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships

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Sunday, January 27, 2019
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OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today it is moving the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships out of Kuching, Malaysia following the Malaysian government's assertion that no Israeli swimmers would be allowed entry into the country to participate.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - The International Paralympic Committee announced today it is moving the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships out of Kuching, Malaysia following the Malaysian government's assertion that no Israeli swimmers would be allowed entry into the country to participate.
  • The world championships were set to be held July 29 to August 4, and the IPC will now look for a new host.
  • "The Canadian Paralympic Committee applauds the International Paralympic Committee for taking the appropriate action and moving this year's World Para Swimming Championships.
  • Political reasons should not play a part in whether an athlete can participate and any form of discrimination should not be tolerated.

AJC Welcomes Decision to Strip Malaysia of Para Swimming Championships Due to Ban on Israeli Athletes

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Sunday, January 27, 2019
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has welcomed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board's decision to strip Malaysia of the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, due to the country's refusal to admit Israeli athletes.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has welcomed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board's decision to strip Malaysia of the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, due to the country's refusal to admit Israeli athletes.
  • "The IPC Governing Board has sent a crystal-clear message that it will not tolerate violations of its own code of conduct.
  • AJC had submitted a petition to the IPC Governing Board before the group announced its decision.
  • No other country's athletes only Israeli athletes were to be barred from competing in the event, which is a qualifier for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

TIAS, Japan, Announces Admission Guidelines for Master's Programme in Sport and Olympic Studies

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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TSUKUBA, Japan, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS), founded as part of the Sport for Tomorrow programme, introduced by the Government of Japan to promote the Olympic and Paralympic movements, has announced admission guidelines for the 5th batch of students, set to commence their studies on October 1, 2019.

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  • TSUKUBA, Japan, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS), founded as part of the Sport for Tomorrow programme, introduced by the Government of Japan to promote the Olympic and Paralympic movements, has announced admission guidelines for the 5th batch of students, set to commence their studies on October 1, 2019.
  • Sport for Tomorrow is a programme launched and operated with comprehensive support from the Government of Japan, and incorporating a range of public-private initiatives.
  • Its aim is to reach over 10 million people in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide with sport-based outreach activities, placing a particular emphasis on developing nations.
  • With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games drawing near, October 1, 2018, saw the start of the academy's 4th Master's Programme in Sport and Olympic Studies, which brings together students whose diverse backgrounds include national sporting associations, educational bodies, and even the PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.

Canadian Paralympic Committee Statement on Todd Nicholson's appointment to Chair of Own the Podium

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Nicholson most recently served as Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where Canada won a record 28 medals.

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  • Nicholson most recently served as Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where Canada won a record 28 medals.
  • A former captain of Canada's Para ice hockey team, he is a three-time Paralympic medallist including gold at Torino 2006.
  • He has also served as Chairman of the International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Council and as the IPC Athlete Representative to the International Olympic Committee.
  • Statement from Marc-Andr Fabien, President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee:
    "Congratulations to Todd Nicholson on being named Chair of Own the Podium.