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
Image: Robert Steadward IFAPA Inaugural Steadward Talks
Image: Sir Philip Craven, MBE
Image: Rio lança uniformes para cerimônias de abertura e encerramento Paralímpicos (27789846811) (cropped)
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) is the international governing body for the sport of Wheelchair Basketball. IWBF is recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the sole competent authority in wheelchair basketball worldwide. International Basketball Federation has recognized IWBF under Article 53 of its General Statutes.
IWBF President Maureen Orchard leads the team managers' meeting, 2010