Asian Paralympic Committee’s new venture
dubai — The Asian Paralympic Committee Cerebral have joined hands with Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association to promote CP sports in the region, a press release said.
Peter Drysdale, president of Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association, met with Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) president Majid Rashed at the APC headquarters in Dubai.
Drysdale is on a two-day visit to the UAE and was accompanied by APC vice-president and CPSAI India head Rajesh Tomar at the meeting which was also attended by APC CEO Tarek Souei.
The visit was aimed at learning about awareness and development of CP sports in Asia, and how APC can support CPISRA promote the athletes and CP sport in the region. Impressed with the growth of APC under the presidency of Rashed, Drysdale also wanted the Asian body to help open pathways for holding major events together in future.
“APC is happy to create an environment for the development of CP sport in Asia, assist CPISRA to open pathways in Asia and increase the participation in the region,” Rashed said.
Both the bodies also discussed about the challenges they face regarding classification during events, communication and lack of awareness of NPCs about the issues.
“In Europe, CP sport is growing. We are also holding the World Games this August. This is a great moment for athletes with CP and the sport. We are now keen to expand our horizon to Asia and create opportunities for people with CP in the region,” said Drysdale.