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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
After six games of the Inas World Football Championships in Brazil, South Africa and Poland currently lead their groups on points and goal differences.
In the competition’s first game, France beat Sweden 4 – 1 whilst Brazil and Japan drew 2 – 2. On Friday Japan lost 5-1 to Poland whilst reigning champions Saudi Arabia beat France 5 – 0.
Poor weather conditions have led to the postponement of two games, whilst a tragedy which saw Brazilian Presidential Candidate Eduardo Campo killed when his place crashed close to one of the competition venues caused further disruption to the playing schedule.
For full results and news, visit the event web page.
After six games of the Inas World Football Championships in Brazil, South Africa and Poland currently lead their groups on points and goal differences.
In the competition’s first game, France beat Sweden 4 – 1 whilst Brazil and Japan drew 2 – 2. On Friday Japan lost 5-1 to Poland whilst reigning champions Saudi Arabia beat France 5 – 0.
Poor weather conditions have led to the postponement of two games, whilst a tragedy which saw Brazilian Presidential Candidate Eduardo Campo killed when his place crashed close to one of the competition venues caused further disruption to the playing schedule.
For full results and news, visit the event web page.
It is with great sadness that Inas has learnt that former Executive Committee member and former President of the Inas Asia/South Pacific region, Marie Little OAM, passed away over the weekend following a short illness.
Marie was one of the founding figures in Inas and a passionate advocate of sport for people with an intellectual disability.
In addition to her commitment to Inas, she also served on the Board of the Australia Paralympic Committee – latterly as President – and was a member of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee ahead of the 2000 Games. Her lasting legacy in Australia is AUSRAPID – the Australian Sport and Recreation Association for People with an Intellectual Disability, founded in 1986, of which she was President until her retirement in 2011.
Internationally, Marie was the first female member of the Executive Committee of the International Paralympic Committee.
Robyn Smith, Inas Vice President and CEO of AUSRAPID has paid tribute to Marie. “In my position with AUSRAPID during the past 20 years, I have not met anyone with her enthusiasm, commitment and determination to improve the lives of those with an intellectual disability – through involvement in quality sporting and recreational pursuits”.
Wayne Bird, who succeeded Marie as President of the Oceania region “The success of Mrs Little’s work is evident throughout Australia and her vision has been a revelation to the development of sport for people with a disability in this country and throughout the world. She has been the inspiration behind Ausrapid”.
Marie Little received an Order of Australia Medal in 2006 as a pioneer in Australia and overseas for her work advocating and assisting the lives of people with an intellectual disability through sport.
On behalf of its athletes, member organisations, staff and Board members, Inas would like to extend its deepest condolences to Marie’s family… but also a message of thanks and appreciation for everything that Marie did and achieved both for the organisation and for sport for athletes with an intellectual disability in Australia and worldwide during an outstanding career.
It is with great sadness that Inas has learnt that former Executive Committee member and former President of the Inas Asia/South Pacific region, Marie Little OAM, passed away over the weekend following a short illness.
Marie was one of the founding figures in Inas and a passionate advocate of sport for people with an intellectual disability.
In addition to her commitment to Inas, she also served on the Board of the Australia Paralympic Committee – latterly as President – and was a member of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee ahead of the 2000 Games. Her lasting legacy in Australia is AUSRAPID – the Australian Sport and Recreation Association for People with an Intellectual Disability, founded in 1986, of which she was President until her retirement in 2011.
Internationally, Marie was the first female member of the Executive Committee of the International Paralympic Committee.
Robyn Smith, Inas Vice President and CEO of AUSRAPID has paid tribute to Marie. “In my position with AUSRAPID during the past 20 years, I have not met anyone with her enthusiasm, commitment and determination to improve the lives of those with an intellectual disability – through involvement in quality sporting and recreational pursuits”.
Wayne Bird, who succeeded Marie as President of the Oceania region “The success of Mrs Little’s work is evident throughout Australia and her vision has been a revelation to the development of sport for people with a disability in this country and throughout the world. She has been the inspiration behind Ausrapid”.
Marie Little received an Order of Australia Medal in 2006 as a pioneer in Australia and overseas for her work advocating and assisting the lives of people with an intellectual disability through sport.
On behalf of its athletes, member organisations, staff and Board members, Inas would like to extend its deepest condolences to Marie’s family… but also a message of thanks and appreciation for everything that Marie did and achieved both for the organisation and for sport for athletes with an intellectual disability in Australia and worldwide during an outstanding career.
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)