Tag: Andrew PARSONS
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IPC President Andrew Parsons greeted by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on first official visit to Paris
By Tom Lloyd, Paris, France – 10th November 2017: The new President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Andrew Parsons, today made his first formal visit to Paris, the Host City of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and was greeted by an official welcome from French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. Prime Minister Philippe took…
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Andrew Parsons releases statement as candidate shortlist for IPC Presidency is revealed
By Tom Lloyd, London, June 20, 2017: (Andrew Parsons candidate IPC Presidency), Following today’s confirmation by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) of the candidates shortlisted to become the next IPC President, Andrew Parsons has released the following statement: “I am delighted that my candidacy to become the next IPC President has been confirmed and I…
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Great Britain’s Sir Philip Craven has been re-elected
Athens – Greece, Nov 24, 2013: Great Britain’s Sir Philip Craven has been re-elected as President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for a fourth successive term following Sunday’s (24 November) elections at the 16th IPC General Assembly in Athens, Greece. The 63-year-old five-time Paralympian, who was first elected as IPC President in 2001, will…
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Parsons to serve Co-ordination Commission
Germany, Oct 16, 2013: IPC Governing Board member and President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons, has been appointed to serve on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for Tokyo 2020, the IOC announced on Wednesday (16 October). The IOC Co-ordination Commission serves as a link between athletes, National Olympic and Paralympic Committees, International Federations and…
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Evaluation Commission to be chaired by Sir Craig
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 6, 2012: The IOC is pleased to announce that the Commission to evaluate the candidatures for the 2020 Olympic Games (Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid*) will be chaired by Sir Craig Reedie, IOC Vice-President and an IOC member in Great Britain. A board member of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic…