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National Aug 31, 2018

IPC president challenges Tokyo 2020 hosts to leave lasting legacy

by Joshua Miller

With two years to go until the 2020 Paralympic Games begin in Tokyo, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said the largest challenges that remain are the same as for any games — promoting Paralympic sports and maximizing the legacy of the event. In an ...

Paralympics Oct 19, 2017

IPC chief has high hopes for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

New International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons said Thursday expectations are "really high" for the 2020 Tokyo Games as he visited Tokyo for a meeting to review preparations for the summer competition of disabled athletes. "The whole of the Paralympic movement is really excited about ...