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IPC presidential visit to Cuba

Overview

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons conducted a historic two-day visit to Cuba to discuss the development of adaptive sports. Accompanied by Julio César Ávila Sarria, President of the Paralympic Committee of the Americas, Parsons toured various facilities, including the Cuban University of Sport and the High-Performance Athlete Training School (Esfaaar) Giraldo Córdova Cardín.

Following these meetings, Parsons announced plans to collaborate with the Paralympic Committee of the Americas to potentially organize a major international adaptive sports event in Havana. During the visit, Parsons noted the IPC’s intention to support the national movement through training and program access, expressing admiration for Cuba’s athletic achievements despite the nation’s economic challenges.

Entities

International Paralympic Committee · Cuba · Andrew Parsons · Paralympic Committee of the Americas · Omara Durand Elías

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Cuba to potentially host major international Paralympic event

    IPC President Andrew Parsons announced plans to collaborate with the Paralympic Committee of the Americas to host a major international adaptive sports event in Havana, Cuba.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    IPC President Andrew Parsons begins historic visit to Cuba

    International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons is conducting a historic two-day visit to Cuba to discuss cooperation and the development of adaptive sports.

Sources

5septiembre.cu · lademajagua.cu · prensa-latina.cu · radiorebelde.cu · tvsantiago.icrt.cu