The Classification Rules and Regulations for swimmers with an intellectual disability (S14) can be now found on the IPC Swimming website, together with details of classification opportunities ahead of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Inas would like to thank everybody involved in the research project and congratulate the research team on the publication of the qualification system.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), led by its President Sir Philip Craven, has said it is ‘utterly disgusted’ by comments made by ‘broadcaster’ Michael Laws on New Zealand based RadioLive and called for the radio station to terminate his employment.
During his show last Friday the broadcaster, who has a reputation for provocative comments, described sports for people with a disability as ‘ludicrous’. He also claimed it was ‘crazy’ that Para-athletics should be eligible for New Zealand’s Halberg Awards which recognize top sporting achievements before adding “If you have had your legs chopped off, you shouldn’t be in there at all.”
He later questioned the competition levels of Paralympic Sport by adding: “The fact that a guy was able to fall down, get up again and still win, shows that there wasn’t really a lot of competition in his field was there.”
After hearing about his comments Sir Philip Craven, IPC President, said: “I speak on behalf of the whole Paralympic Movement when I say that I am utterly disgusted at what this individual said.
“This person has a history for ill-advised comments and actions and now he has stooped to a new pathetic low.
“His derogatory comments are an insult to all athletes within the Paralympic Movement who train for long hours each day to compete at the highest level.
“To say there is not a lot of competition in Paralympic Sport is pure ignorance. It’s a real shame that he couldn’t attend the recent IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch.
“In the Men’s 100m T44 for example just 0.09 seconds separated the top four finishers – now most people would class that as excellent competition.
“What is equally disappointing is that his employers RadioWorks are standing by him claiming to have not received any complaints.
“I will be writing to them together with the New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Agency to highlight my disgust at this individual’s comment and I urge others to do the same.
“His comments have absolutely no place in society, and his employer should do the responsible thing and remove the platform they currently give him to air his archaic and mindless views.
“I would also urge listeners and advertisers to boycott the station. No-one should have to hear this foolish man’s polluted comments ever again.”
Anyone wishing to make a complaint regarding Michael Law’s comments should contact the Media Works website – www.mediaworks.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=267
Registration forms are now available for the 2011 Inas Conference and General Assembly which takes place in Canberra, Australia in April.
The conference programme will include an update on eligibility and classification and anti-doping, as well as considering the Inas sports strategy and the Inas Moving Forward project.
Members are reminded that to participate in the General Assembly, membership fees for the years 2010 and 2011 must be paid no later than 31st March 2011.
The 2011 Inas World Alpine and Nordic Skiing Championships begin today in Lans-en-Vercors in France. The snow conditions in Station lans-en-Vercors did not allow the trials to take place as planned, but the event – which takes place together with the French National Championships – goes ahead with 12 countries and more than 40 athletes competing.
A further 80 skiers will compete in the National Championships.
Event organiser and Inas Technical Officer Marc Truffaut is delighted the event is underway “The snow conditions this year made us very nervous, but now the championships have started, we can look forward to some great skiing and some excellent performances”.
Results for the event will appear on the Inas website and on the website of FFSA.
Read more about the event here.
Due to the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt, Inas has cancelled the eligibility workshop that was due to take place in Cairo between 4&5th February. A new date will be arranged as soon as possible and we apologise for any inconvenience.
Mikela Ristoski (Croatia) has taken the first Gold medal in the F20 Class at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand. Her jump of 5.10 meters in the Long Jump secured first place ahead of Karolina Kucharczyk (Poland) who took Silver with a jump of 5.00 meters and 3rd placed Krestina Zhukova (Russia) with a jump of 4.80 meters.
The championships are the first to include athletics events for athletes with Intellectual Disability since the classification was re-instated in November 2009, and provides a first glimpse of those athletes who might be hoping to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
The event is followed by the Mens Long Jump today (26th January).
In total 25 World records and 75 Championship records have been set since the event began four days ago.
For the latest Championship results, visit the official website or Paralympic Sport.TV will be broadcasting live coverage.
Mikela Ristoski (Croatia) has taken the first Gold medal in the F20 Class at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand. Her jump of 5.10 meters in the Long Jump secured first place ahead of Karolina Kucharczyk (Poland) who took Silver with a jump of 5.00 meters and 3rd placed Krestina Zhukova (Russia) with a jump of 4.80 meters.
The championships are the first to include athletics events for athletes with Intellectual Disability since the classification was re-instated in November 2009, and provides a first glimpse of those athletes who might be hoping to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
The event is followed by the Mens Long Jump today (26th January).
In total 25 World records and 75 Championship records have been set since the event began four days ago.
For the latest Championship results, visit the official website or Paralympic Sport.TV will be broadcasting live coverage.
Mikela Ristoski (Croatia) has taken the first Gold medal in the F20 Class at the IPC World Athletics Championships in New Zealand. Her jump of 5.10 meters in the Long Jump secured first place ahead of Karolina Kucharczyk (Poland) who took Silver with a jump of 5.00 meters and 3rd placed Krestina Zhukova (Russia) with a jump of 4.80 meters.
The championships are the first to include athletics events for athletes with Intellectual Disability since the classification was re-instated in November 2009, and provides a first glimpse of those athletes who might be hoping to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
The event is followed by the Mens Long Jump today (26th January).
In total 25 World records and 75 Championship records have been set since the event began four days ago.
For the latest Championship results, visit the official website or Paralympic Sport.TV will be broadcasting live coverage.
The entry handbook and details of on-line entry system are now available for the 2011 Global Games which take place in Italy. Please note that the first entry deadline is 28th February and all athletes must appear on the Inas Classification Master List no later than the final entry deadline of 30th June 2o11.
The full entry pack is now available for the 5th Open European Indoor Athletics Championships which take place in Helsinki, Finland. The entry deadline and final date to appear on the Inas Classification Master List is 28th January 2011.
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)