World Intellectual Impairment Sport is delighted to announce details of the 1st World Intellectual Impairment Sport Para-Equestrian Competition. The event is managed by the World Intellectual Impairment Sport para-equestrian working group.
World Intellectual Impairment Sport is pleased to announce that the 2017 World Intellectual Impairment Sport World Table Tennis Championships will be held in the Czech Republic, in the historic city of Hradec Kralove.
The event takes place between October 21st and 29th 2017 and the entry process will open shortly.
Amaury Russo, World Intellectual Impairment Sport President said “It is great to see this championship awarded to Czech Republic who have a long history of hosting World Intellectual Impairment Sport events, including the 2nd World Intellectual Impairment Sport Global Games in 2009. We look forward to an exceptional competition later this year”.
Pavel Svoboda, President of hosts Czech Sports Association for Intellectual Disability said “Dear friends, let me cordially invite you to Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic to the World Championships in Table Tennis. It’s a beautiful city in a beautiful country”.
World Intellectual Impairment Sport Athletics is pleased to confirm that the forthcoming World Intellectual Impairment Sport Athletics Championships will feature a new ‘Youth Challenge’ event. The competition, specifically for younger athletes, is part of World Intellectual Impairment Sport strategic objective to grow participation and is the first step towards an World Intellectual Impairment Sport Athletics Youth Championships in the future.
To be eligible to take part, athletes must be aged Under 18 on 31st December 2017 and hold a minimum of a provisional eligibility registration.
The event features a large track and field programme and will run alongside the Championship event. Further details.
Entry to the World Intellectual Impairment Sport Athletics Championships is already open, and entry to the Youth Challenge event will be open via the ISMS later this week.
Nominations are now open for the 2017 World Intellectual Impairment Sport Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of para-athletes with an intellectual disability and those who work tirelessly to support them.These awards recognise an outstanding female and male athlete who have excelled in competition and training. The best female award is named in honour of Marie Little – former World Intellectual Impairment Sport Executive Committee member and a lifelong supporter of women and girls in sport – who passed away in 2014.
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a volunteer, coach, staff member or supporter who has made a significant difference to an athlete or sport for athletes with an intellectual disability.
This award recognises the unique and outstanding contribution of an individual during their career – either an athlete, a volunteer, coach, administrator or other significant role.
Nominations close 31st January 2017. To nominate, visit the World Intellectual Impairment Sport Awards webpage.
Nominations are now open for the 2017 World Intellectual Impairment Sport Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of para-athletes with an intellectual disability and those who work tirelessly to support them.These awards recognise an outstanding female and male athlete who have excelled in competition and training. The best female award is named in honour of Marie Little – former World Intellectual Impairment Sport Executive Committee member and a lifelong supporter of women and girls in sport – who passed away in 2014.
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of a volunteer, coach, staff member or supporter who has made a significant difference to an athlete or sport for athletes with an intellectual disability.
This award recognises the unique and outstanding contribution of an individual during their career – either an athlete, a volunteer, coach, administrator or other significant role.
Nominations close 31st January 2017. To nominate, visit the World Intellectual Impairment Sport Awards webpage.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has agreed a long-term partnership with World Intellectual Impairment Sport aimed at providing more opportunities to play Para-Hockey across the world.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by both organisations following extensive discussions and planning over the last few months.
This formalisation will see the development and implementation of strategies and programmes aimed at growing the discipline of Para-Hockey for persons with intellectual disability as part of the FIH’s continued drive to increase access to hockey at all levels and abilities, as part of the 10-year Hockey Revolution strategy.
Whilst plans to develop this discipline form the foundations of this agreement, FIH have committed to a number of measures relating to governance, regulation and administration. This will include the establishment of classification criteria as well as measures designed to manage anti-doping and corruption.
One of the immediate tasks will be the undertaking of a global audit to monitor participation figures in relation to this discipline. A concerted effort will also be made to promote Para-Hockey amongst FIH’s 137 National Associations and World Intellectual Impairment Sport’ 81 Member Organisations.
Once this discipline becomes further established internationally, it is the intention to integrate Para-Hockey events into the international hockey calendar, with a view to introducing Continental events and World Cups, another important step towards possible Paralympic Games inclusion in the future.
Speaking of this agreement, FIH President Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra said: “This is an exciting time for our sport and in particular Para-Hockey. The signing of this MoU with World Intellectual Impairment Sport outlines our commitment to the development and promotion of this discipline and provides yet another example of hockey’s inclusivity, a key component of our 10-year Hockey Revolution strategy.” He continued: “We look forward to working with World Intellectual Impairment Sport to create a solid structure aimed at increasing access to Para-Hockey over the coming years.”
Amaury Russo, World Intellectual Impairment Sport President added: “We are delighted to be working with FIH in the coming years. Signing this MoU is a significant step for both organisations and the sport of Para-Hockey. We know that there are thousands of people already engaged with this discipline and now, together with FIH, we can really push on with developing opportunities globally through a professionally structured, long-term strategy.”
Over the coming months further details about the development of Para-Hockey will be revealed through through FIH.ch and via FIH Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #ParaHockey.
Registration is now open for the 2017 World Intellectual Impairment Sport General Assembly which takes place in Brisbane, Australia, host city of the 2019 World Intellectual Impairment Sport Global Games.
In addition to the General Assembly, the event incorporates the World Intellectual Impairment Sport Conference, World Intellectual Impairment Sport Awards and an opportunity to visit the venues of the 2019 Global Games.
Registration is open to all World Intellectual Impairment Sport Member Organisations using the ISMS.
Please note that the organisers request your ‘intention to enter’ no later than 15th December 2016.
World Intellectual Impairment Sport members are advised that the dates of the 2017 World Futsal Championships have been revised. The competition will now take place between 8th – 15th April 2017.
The World Intellectual Impairment Sport Swimming Committee have confirmed that Mexico will host the 2017 World Intellectual Impairment Sport Swimming Championships. The event takes place in Morelia City, Michoacán – the first time the event has been held in the Americas region.
The event is hosted by the Mexican Federation for Special Athletes (FEMEDE) between 27 November to 4 December 2017.
The Federazione Svizzera Sport Paralimpici (World Intellectual Impairment Sport Switzerland) have become the latest members of World Intellectual Impairment Sport taking membership in Europe to 28 members.
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