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First Edition of ParaEmotion Released

Bonn, Germany
28 February 2008

Today, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has released the first edition of ParaEmotion on ParalympicSport.TV, its internet TV channel.

The monthly magazine programme ParaEmotion unites stories about exciting Paralympic sports and inspiring Paralympic personalities. You get an inside look of Paralympic events, Paralympic sports and Paralympic athletes.

The February edition of ParaEmotion includes a variation of interesting and fascinating features: Learn more about the sport of Alpine Skiing, presented by Paralympian Ambassador Chris Waddell (USA). Take a look behind the scenes of the IPC in Bonn and meet the recently announced Paralympian Ambassadors. Get impressions from Wheelchair Rugby at the Demolition Derby 2008. Meet Cross Country skier and Paralympic gold medalist Brian McKeever from Canada and his brother Robin. And be impressed by Chris Waddell’s preparations for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

ParalympicSport.TV is a top quality 24/7 television channel broadcasting via the Internet with either regular or full screen size available for the best viewing experience. Free of charge, people all over the world are able to watch live and delayed programming, or see the coverage on demand later.

The management of ParalympicSport.TV is coordinated by the IPC and its partners. Narrowstep Inc. and brandstage.tv underline the truly global nature of Paralympic broadcasting. As the leader of TV on the Internet Narrowstep provides the technical plattform whereas brandstage.tv takes charge of channel management and video production.

ParalympicSport.TV is presented by Samsung, the Worldwide Partner of the IPC.

Click here to see the first edition of ParaEmotion.


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Notes to the Editor:

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports, for which it supervises and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality.

Founded on 22 September 1989, the IPC is an international non-profit organization formed and run by 162 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) from five regions and four disability specific international sports federations (IOSDs). The IPC Headquarters and its management team are located in Bonn, Germany.

For further information, please contact Steffi Klein, IPC Media and Communication Senior Manager, on tel: +49-228-2097-230, e-mail: or go to http://www.paralympic.org.