Inas Head of Eligibility receives MBE
Professor Jan Burns (UK), Inas Head of Eligibility, today received an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List for services to people with a learning disability.
The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom and we would like to congratulate Jan on her well-earned recognition.
Inas President Attends Russian Paralympic Committee Award Ceremony
Amaury Russo, Inas President was a guest this week at the Russian Paralympic Committee annual IX Return to Life Award Ceremony, honouring outstanding achievements of Russian athletes, coaches, medical and support staff as well as other contributes to the success of Russian National Team at the major international competitions in 2014.
In conjunction with the Award Ceremony, the Russian Paralympic Committee officially opened their new head-quarters in Moscow which is completely adopted for persons with disabilities and has all necessary facilities for developing Paralympic sport in Russia
The Inas Awards
Inas is delighted to announce the launch of the Inas Awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of para-athletes with an intellectual disability and those who work tirelessly to support them.
7pm to 9pm – Saturday 11th April 2015
Hilton Hotel, Sheffield, Great Britain
Hilton Hotel, Sheffield, Great Britain
Award Categories include:
- The Marie Little Best Female Athlete Award
- Best Male Athlete Award
- Unsung Hero Award
- Inaugural Inas Hall of Fame
Rules:
Nominations are only accepted from Inas member organisations. To make a nomination please use the form below. Member organisations can make up to 2 nominations per category and should be based upon performances and achievements between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2014. Nominees for the Inas Hall of Fame should demonstrate a long-standing commitment to sport for athletes with an intellectual disability. Nominees for the athlete awards should be registered on the Inas Master List. By making a nomination, nominees grant Inas permission to use photos/videos and relevant quotes in future promotion.
Inas will make every effort to meet the travel expenses of winners attending the event however this cannot be guaranteed.
Delegates attending the Inas Conference and General Assembly will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the event. For anyone else who wishes to attend the event, tickets can be purchased online here.
The closing date for nominations is midnight (GMT) on 9th January 2015. Winners will be contacted no later than the end of January.
1 year countdown begins to 2015 Inas Global Games
September 20th 2014 marks exactly 1 year until the opening ceremony of the 2015 Inas Global Games which takes place in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2015.
The Games take place every four years and provide elite competition in 8 sports. More than 1,000 athletes representing 40 nations are expected to compete.
Saudi Arabia are Inas World Football Champions
Saudi Arabia overcame South Africa today in the final of the 2014 Inas World Football Championships, winning 4-2.
They become the first team to win the competition three times.
Full story will appear here shortly.
My Sport My Voice
If you’re a British athlete holding a UKSA or Inas classification, you can apply to be part of the My Sport My Voice project.
Visit www.uksportsassociation.org for more information.
South Africa and Saudi Arabia into Inas World Football Championships Final
After the semi-final stage of the 2014 Inas World Football Championships in Sao Paolo, Brazil, it is South Africa and Saudi Arabia who will contend Saturday’s final.
South Africa overcame the 2012 European Championships runners-up Poland in a tightly fought contest which was tied 1-1 after full time. A penalty shoot out eventually saw South Africa win 5:4 whilst Saudi Arabia beat Japan 3:1 in the other semi-final. The two teams met at the group stages – a game that reigning champions Saudi Arabia won – but the final is expected to be a much more competitive match.
The final takes place at 1500 hours on Saturday, following the 3rd place play-off between Poland and Japan which begins at 10am.
South Africa and Saudi Arabia into Inas World Football Championships Final
After the semi-final stage of the 2014 Inas World Football Championships in Sao Paolo, Brazil, it is South Africa and Saudi Arabia who will contend Saturday’s final.
South Africa overcame the 2012 European Championships runners-up Poland in a tightly fought contest which was tied 1-1 after full time. A penalty shoot out eventually saw South Africa win 5:4 whilst Saudi Arabia beat Japan 3:1 in the other semi-final. The two teams met at the group stages – a game that reigning champions Saudi Arabia won – but the final is expected to be a much more competitive match.
The final takes place at 1500 hours on Saturday, following the 3rd place play-off between Poland and Japan which begins at 10am.
Inas European Swimming Championships kick-off
The 2015 Inas European Swimming Championships begin today in Liberec, Czech Republic. With more than 13 nations represented, the event promises to be a fiercely fought competition with many looking to emulate the recent performances achieved at the IPC European Championships.
For the first time, the event features races specifically for athletes with Down Syndrome. This is a pilot, and follows a request from the Inas membership to re-consider the traditional single ‘intellectual disability’ or s14 class.
For information about the event, including results visit the event webpage.
Virtus is the brand name of the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment and is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee. Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the UK (1173901)
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