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APC President, Dato’ Zainal Abu Zarin at IPC Regions' Council Meeting in Bonn
02-07-07

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Regions’ Council held its annual meeting in Bonn, Germany, on 23 June 2007.

Representatives of the different IPC Regions’ took part in the meeting, including Council Chairperson Andrew Parsons from the Americas Paralympic Committee, Dr. Nabil Salem and Dr. Hossam Eldin Mostafa from the African Sports Confederation for Disabled, Dato Zainal Abu Zarin from the Asian Paralympic Committee, Ioanna Karyofylli from the European Paralympic Committee and Paul Bird from the Oceania Paralympic Committee. IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez, IPC Membership Relations Manager Sabine Mikulas and IPC Development Manager Amy Farkas also attended the meeting.

The Council discussed Region relevant topics such as terms and conditions for Regional Championships and Games and accreditation entitlements of the Regions for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

The IPC Regions’ Council, established in 2006, provides a forum for exchange of information on matters of common interest. It advises the IPC Governing Board in relevant matters and assists in the development of IPC Policies and the Strategic Plan. It helps to protect and deliver the IPC Vision and Mission and protect the diversity of the Movement.

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