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What are the major challenges of the International Paralympic Movement
Brazilian Paralympic Committee, an example of success
Federation of Rowing, Sailing and give their testimony Handball
Awareness of all federations and sports agents.
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"Paralympic Movement in the World - Present and Future" is the theme of the seminar organized by the International Paralympic Committee of Portugal, on 8 June, the Center for Medical Rehabilitation Alcoitão. Confirming the international Paralympic movement, known success stories and deepen knowledge about the Paralympics are the objectives of this initiative. The seminar is being attended by the President of International Paralympic Committee, Sir Philip Craven, among other prestigious national and international guests (program attached).
According to Humberto Santos, President of the Paralympic Committee of Portugal (CPP) "with the organization of this event, the CPP seeks to share experiences and knowledge about the Paralympic Movement in the World and dynamic Lusophone Paralympic Movement." And he adds: "This initiative, already under development, aims to unite the Portuguese-speaking countries, providing better conditions for athletes."
Create a new sporting culture
The presence in the event of Sir Philip Craven, President of International Paralympic Committee, is a reminder of the Portuguese and, through international projection, aims to promote the various sports agents in the country. Under the slogan "Equality, Inclusion and Sports Excellence," the CPP wants to develop inclusive processes, extending the generality of the paralympic sports clubs. To this end, the crucial involvement of federations and clubs and how to create a new sports culture.
At the seminar, during the morning, have a reflection on the worldwide Paralympic movement, with specific references to the cases of Brazil, Portuguese and Lusophone. In the afternoon, we present three examples of "Equal Opportunities and Inclusion", with the presence of the Portuguese Federation of Rowing, Sailing and handball, which address the work they are developing in adapted sports. It also exposed the "Project London 2012 Paralympics," the Head of Mission of Portugal, Carlos Lopes, and a practical case, the Spanish Paralympic Committee.
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