Bonn, Germany - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the
International Dance Sport Federation (IDSF) signed a co-operative agreement
to ensure a formal institutional relationship between the two bodies and
further develop the sport of Wheelchair Dance Sport. Furthermore, IPC and
IDSF will work together to progress the realization of a single
international governing body for Dance Sport, which encompasses Wheelchair
Dance Sport.
The co-operative agreement outlines the strong partnership between the IPC
and IDSF. Both organizations will collaborate to build closer relations
between and amongst the National Dance Sport Federations and the National
Paralympic Committees for the development of Wheelchair Dance Sport.
Furthermore, the IPC and IDSF agree to integrate and mainstream Wheelchair
Dance Sport competitions into existing and developing Dance Sport
competitions.
The agreement commits both organizations to work together in supporting the
growth of the sport and co-operate in the development of rules and
regulations that enhance the development and excitement of Wheelchair Dance
Sport.
Said IPC President Sir Philip Craven: "We look forward to working with IDSF
to develop this amazing sport of Wheelchair Dance Sport. This partnership
will help to promote the sport and the opportunities in this sport for
athletes with a disability."
The IPC acts as the International Federation for nine sports, one of which
is Wheelchair Dance Sport. Over the past four years, this sport has
developed significantly with regards to the number of countries and quality
of athletes competing.
"Signing this co-operation agreement with the IPC is an important milestone
in our quest to unite all forms of dance practized as sport. We are
confident that the World Dance Sport Federation, the new governing body
which is to evolve from IDSF in accordance with our Vision 2012, will
provide all athletes with optimal pathways to fulfil their ambitions. We
expect our national members to embrace Wheelchair Dance Sport in their
competition structure", said IDSF President Carlos Freitag.
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Notes to the Editor:
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of
the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic
Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which
it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other
competitions. The IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to
achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all
persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level. In addition, the
IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values, which include courage,
determination, inspiration and equality.
Founded on 22 September 1989, the IPC is an international non-profit
organization formed and run by 161 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs)
from five regions and four disability specific international sports
federations (IOSDs). The IPC Headquarters and its management team are
located in Bonn, Germany.
For further information, please contact Steffi Klein, IPC Media and
Communications Senior Manager, on e-mail: [log in to unmask] or go
to www.paralympic.org and www.ParalympicSport.TV.
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