The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will launch the pilot of its new education programme, "Proud Paralympian", on Sunday (15 March) aimed at Paralympians and para-athletes who aspire to compete in the Paralympic Games.
Supported by the Agitos Foundation, the launch will take place in Dubai, UAE, as part of the build-up to the IPC Powerlifting World Cup and will feature a selection of educational activities that will be tested for the first time, before "Proud Paralympian" is officially rolled-out in 2016.
The first modules to be trialled include Paralympic history, fair-play, media skills and human rights and are designed to support athlete development both on and off the field of play, as individuals and active citizens.
Proud Paralympian also encompasses training for athletes who have not yet competed at a Paralympic Games and are aspiring to become Paralympians. The training sessions will be run by a series of leaders from within para-sport who have been nominated by International Federations and have benefitted from a two-day interactive programme supported by the Dubai Club for the Disabled prior to the sessions.


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