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International Paralympic Committee news

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed two-time Paralympian Dr Mike Peters as its new
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
A hub for recreational sports, wellness and civic engagement has opened in St Louis, Missouri,
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the National Paralympic Heritage Trust £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m)
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
Alpine skiing and snowboarding events taking place at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will now
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has taken steps to rebrand 10 sports it oversees as
A cumulative audience of four billion is expected to watch the Paralympic Games for the
Several athletes from as many as 60 nations may not be able to compete at
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have aligned ever more closely
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
Preparation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea have taken a knock following
Around 300 athletes will contest 38 medal events at Gold Coast 2018, which is being
The Paralympic Movement has signed its first combined sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Toyota in
Online private rental portal Airbnb has struck a deal with Rio 2016 organisers which will
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sunday will see the launch of a pilot education programme from the International Paralympic Committee.
A new global report into gender equality in sports governance has found most governing bodies
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for
The Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid committee is hoping to capitalise on the recent International Paralympic
Image: The closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics Up to a million people are expected
Image: The Paralympic Games 2012 will have a lasting effect on London's infrastructure and sports
A deal has been signed between International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and the International
A major new plan to deliver a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympics for 10
A number of people involved with the leisure industry have been recognised in the Queen’s
UK Sport has pledged to help paralympic sport in developing countries through a four-year agreement
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced that Miriam Wilkens has been appointed head of
Britain’s bid to host the 2006 IPC (International Paralympic Committee) World Swimming Championships has received
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International Paralympic Committee news

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed two-time Paralympian Dr Mike Peters as its new
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
A hub for recreational sports, wellness and civic engagement has opened in St Louis, Missouri,
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the National Paralympic Heritage Trust £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m)
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
Alpine skiing and snowboarding events taking place at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will now
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has taken steps to rebrand 10 sports it oversees as
A cumulative audience of four billion is expected to watch the Paralympic Games for the
Several athletes from as many as 60 nations may not be able to compete at
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have aligned ever more closely
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
Preparation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea have taken a knock following
Around 300 athletes will contest 38 medal events at Gold Coast 2018, which is being
The Paralympic Movement has signed its first combined sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Toyota in
Online private rental portal Airbnb has struck a deal with Rio 2016 organisers which will
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sunday will see the launch of a pilot education programme from the International Paralympic Committee.
A new global report into gender equality in sports governance has found most governing bodies
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for
The Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid committee is hoping to capitalise on the recent International Paralympic
Image: The closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics Up to a million people are expected
Image: The Paralympic Games 2012 will have a lasting effect on London's infrastructure and sports
A deal has been signed between International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and the International
A major new plan to deliver a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympics for 10
A number of people involved with the leisure industry have been recognised in the Queen’s
UK Sport has pledged to help paralympic sport in developing countries through a four-year agreement
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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