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2012 Summer Paralympics
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The 2012 Summer Paralympics, branded as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport parasports event held from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. They were the 14th Summer Paralympic Games as organised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The Brands Hatch circuit hosted road cycling during the Paralympics.
The Brands Hatch circuit hosted road cycling during the Paralympics.
A digital clock in Trafalgar Square, counting down to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics
A digital clock in Trafalgar Square, counting down to the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics
A post box outside the National Spinal Injuries Centre in Stoke Mandeville was painted gold in honour of the village's role in the history of the Para
A post box outside the National Spinal Injuries Centre in Stoke Mandeville was painted gold in honour of the village's role in the history of the Paralympic movement.
A group of torchbearers in wheelchairs bringing the Paralympic flame through Canary Wharf
A group of torchbearers in wheelchairs bringing the Paralympic flame through Canary Wharf
International Paralympic Committee
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The International Paralympic Committee is an international non-profit organisation and the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Paralympic Games and functions as the international federation for nine sports. Founded on 22 September 1989 in Düsseldorf, West Germany, its mission is to "enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world". Furthermore, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values and to create sport opportunities for all persons with a disability, from beginner to elite level.
IPC headquarters in Bonn
IPC headquarters in Bonn
Image: Robert Steadward IFAPA Inaugural Steadward Talks
Image: Robert Steadward IFAPA Inaugural Steadward Talks
Image: Sir Philip Craven, MBE
Image: Sir Philip Craven, MBE
Image: Rio lança uniformes para cerimônias de abertura e encerramento Paralímpicos (27789846811) (cropped)
Image: Rio lança uniformes para cerimônias de abertura e encerramento Paralímpicos (27789846811) (cropped)