OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PARALYmpIC MOVEMENT ISSUE No. 3 | 2009 RIO BECOMES 2016 HOST CITY NPC PROFILE: TURKEY MEDICAL AND ScIEntIFIC NEWS g page 10 – 11 g page 14 g page 17 The Vancouver Poster includes the motto for “ the Games ‘With Glowing Hearts – Des plus brillants exploits’ „ g page 8 IPC Celebrates Inspiring 10/20 Milestone WORLD LEADERS AND of ABC TV Sport and Events Justin thE PARALYMPIC FAMILY Holdforth, Chief Marketing Officer Otto Bock Healthcare Dr. Helmut Pfuhl, and COME TOGEthER IN British Paralympian Danielle Brown. BOnn TO RECOGNIZE MAJOR ANNIVERSARIES Movement Continues Development In finishing, Sir Philip said that the key over the last 20 years for the organi- The International Paralympic Commit- zation has been moving from a disabili- tee (IPC) celebrated two milestones ty sport movement to a sports move- in its history on 4 September – 20 ment. years of the organization and ten years of the official Headquarters in Bonn. “When our vision was written in These two major anniversaries suc- 2002 to ‘enable Paralympic athletes cessfully played out with high spirits to achieve sporting excellence and in- at the World Conference Centre in spire and excite the world’, it was about Bonn, Germany, with guests from all empowering individuals to do what they around the world. want and when they want to do it – and that’s what Paralympians are all The big event saw more than 350 about,” he said. people gathering in the name of the IPC and the Paralympic Movement. The evening closed with an official Personalities from the world of sport, dinner for the Paralympic Family cele- economics and politics, as well as brating the reunion of friends and members from the Paralympic Family companions, providing the opportu- came to the conference centre to re- nity to reminisce about the past and member the history of the organization look ahead to future endeavours. The together and talk about the future. IPC also officially honoured three indi- viduals who received the Paralympic Distinguished Guests Highlight IPC Order during the dinner, including Tony Sainsbury, Maura Strange and Jens Official speeches of welcome were Bromann. given by Federal Minister of the Inte- rior Dr. Wolfgang Schaeuble, Special The opening speeches as well as the Advisor to the UN Secretary General panel discussions were recorded and on Sport for Development and Peace are available to view on the IPC’s inter- Wilfried Lemke, International Olym- net TV channel www.ParalympicSport. pic Committee (IOC) Vice President TV. Dr. Thomas Bach, HSH Prince Albert II. of Monaco, Lord Mayor of Bonn Baerbel Dieckmann and IPC Presi- The IPC Anniversary event had several opening speeches, including from IPC President Sir Philip Craven IPC ANNIVERSARY dent Sir Philip Craven. g page 2 – 4 Sir Philip said that the gathering tulations from IOC President Jacques The first discussion was led by Mr. Further panellists included Deputy 10/20 Celebration reflects positively on the countless Rogge. Lemke, who addressed the topic “Para- Secretary General of the National achievements over the last two de- lympic Sport – A catalyst for the im- Paralympic Committee of China Eric Many distinguished guests and Para- cades. “The IPC is an unparalleled success plementation of the UN Convention Zhang, President and CEO of the Sochi lympic Family members had the story,” Dr. Bach said. “If I look back a on Rights for Persons with a Disabili- 2014 Organizing Committee Dmitry chance to express their thoughts “I was very happy to see so many familiar decade and consider just the impor- ty”. Mr. Lemke said that he was im- Chernyshenko, former IPC President at the big event, evoking memories faces in Bonn. This was a chance to tance and impact that the IPC has had pressed with the development of the Dr. Robert D. Steadward, and former and continuing to highlight what recognize the growth of both the organi- and continues to have not only on the IPC in a time of just 20 years, most IPC Athletes’ Council Chairperson the Paralympic spirit means for the zation and the Paralympic Movement,” world of sports, but on our society as recently in Beijing. Ljiljana Ljubisic. world of Paralympic Sport. Sir Philip said. “Whether we look to the a whole, then you get an idea of what development of the Paralympic Games the IPC under the presidency of our “When I go around the world, I see many The second round of discussion was The Paralympian also goes down or Paralympic Sport in general, the glo- friend Sir Philip, has achieved in the problems,” Mr. Lemke said. But to led by the Chairman of the London the history road with Jean Stone, bal audience has become more aware recent years” come back to the Chinese situation, 2012 Organizing Committee Lord Se- Paralympic Order recipient and about athletes with a disability. This I want to say thank you very much for bastian Coe, who held the topic “The long-time member of the Para- has always been our aim, and will con- The full programme also included panel your work here after 20 years. You have London 2012 Paralympic Games lympic Family in roles which in- tinue to inspire us further.” discussions on themes such as “The done a tremendously good job. In China Approach”. Those who took part in the cluded Technical Secretary to the Paralympic Movement – A History of they have about 90 million people with discussion included IPC President Sir IPC Sports Council and member of On behalf of the IOC, Vice President Change” and “The Paralympic Games – a disability, and you with your organiza- Philip Craven, IOC Olympic Games the Women in Sport Committee. Dr. Thomas Bach offered official congra- From Challenger to Frontrunner”. tion have changed their lives.” Executive Director Gilbert Felli, Head 2 THE PARALYMPIAN 10/20 ANNIVERSARY ISSUE No. 3 | 2009 THE PRESIDENT'S MEssAGE Vocal Chords for the “The 20th Anniversary of the IPC and Sport supporter Thérèse the 10th Anniversary of the Bonn Head- Rein and former World quarters are two milestones in the IPC’s Bank President James IPC Anniversary history brought the Wolfensohn. It was hum- Paralympic Move- bling to see such influen- ment once again cial world figures together Distinguished guests at the anniversary event reflected on Maria Guleghina … onto the world stage, all in the name of Paral- the IPC and its influence on Paralympic Sport and athletes “I see a fantastic future for the IPC, because each young and I take great ympic Sport here in Bonn. with a disability. person who watches Paralympic Sport on TV will see what pride in saying that is possible and know that they can success and there is a we will continue to Globally, so many have HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium … place for them in the world.” build upon this.” contributed honestly “The Paralympic Games are an outstanding success because and wholly, making the they show the world that a physical disability does not need Sir Philip Craven … The past few months IPC what it is today. We to stand in the way of personal athletic ambition and achieve- “The Paralympic spirit is important to remember in past Para- have been quite know that the organiza- ment. I hope they will continue to grow and attract more and lympic Games, and know that it too will be present in the eventful for the IPC tion has a rich history, more sport enthusiasts.” future. It is what brings the crowd together to watch the high and the Paralympic and the past 20 years performances of the athletes, and has kept the IPC growing Movement. Back in July we celebrated have been the most formative. HSH Prince Albert of Monaco … over the last 20 years.” Paralympic Sport to the highest de- In reflecting about where we “I think it is not only important to support the Paralympic gree with the International Paralympic have been, and where we will be athletes in their quests, but also the IPC as an organization Thérèse Rein … Day (IPD) 2009, which turned out to going, we do not forget where because it promotes great values and a great framework for “I have learned just how inspirational it is when people focus be the most successful to date. Less we artoday, and the real impact people with a disability who want to do sport. This organiza- on what they can do, rather than what other people think they than two months later we celebrated in the world of Paralympic Sport tion has done more for breaking down these walls of prejudice cannot do. And because the Paralympic Games are continu- our 20-Year Anniversary as an organi- and the Paralympic Movement. and discrimination and in offering possibilities for people to ing to grow, more and more people all around the world will zation and the 10-Year Anniversary of express themselves in sport and to find ways to be examples focus on being the best they can be.” our Headquarters in Bonn. The 20th Anniversary of the IPC to others.” and the 10th Anniversary of the Wilfried Lemke … I attended both events, and it was Bonn Headquarters are two mile- James Wolfensohn … “When I see emotions I can identify myself with that person, fantastic to see the number of visi- stones in the IPC’s history brought “The Paralympic Movement is something that is extraordinar- and the Paralympic athletes do just that, and that is inspi- tors at the IPD 2009 and the hun- the Paralympic Movement once ily important. It is inclusive, and I think it gives everybody the rational in itself. The human connection is what Paralympic dreds of guests who came to celebrate again onto the world stage, and I opportunity to achieve the limits of their activities in sport.