Future direction of IBSA to be discussed at 2019 General Assembly
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has released the first details about items which will be presented to members as its 2019 General Assembly in Fort Wayne, USA, from 3-6 July. Opening the discussions on day one will be the new IBSA strategic plan which will take the organisation from 2020 to 2024. This will […]
FIVB and World ParaVolley join together with a Memorandum of Understanding
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley have teamed up for the first time to explore cooperative opportunities in the following disciplines: indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, snow volleyball, sitting volleyball and beach ParaVolley. World ParaVolley is the independent organisation responsible for planning and delivering the sport of ParaVolley for athletes with physical impairments. The […]
IWAS World Games conclude in Sharjah with records galore
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games concluded in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a final flourish as record fell on the athletics field on Saturday (16 February). The games have taken place over six days, featuring more than 500 athletes from 50 countries competing in seven sports – athletics, swimming, […]
BISFed Vice President and Secretary General Martin Lam honoured by the Asian Paralympic Committee
The Asian Paralympic Committee announced the recipients of its prestigious Asian Awards at a recent gala dinner during its General Assembly in Dubai. The Asian Order is presented to any person who has illustrated the APC ideals through his/her actions, has achieved remarkable merit in the sporting world for people with an impairment, or has […]
2018 APSO General Assembly
Save the date! This year’s General Assembly will take place in Lausanne (SUI), 7 November 2018 from 14:00-18:00 at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.