Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ghanaian Times
Published on 2024-04-12 07:41:41
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has announced that an Extraordinary General Assembly will take place on Saturday, April 20. This decision was made after the postponement of the February edition in order to focus on the recently concluded 13th African Games.
During the assembly, the board will discuss and seek approval for various agenda items. This includes the approval of annual membership fees, approval of new para sports and their respective federations/associations, as well as amendments to Article 2 on membership and setting a date for the Elective General Assembly per Article 7.
Participants at the assembly will represent a wide range of para sports, including para athletics, para powerlifting, sitting volleyball/para volleyball, shooting para sports, para swimming, wheelchair basketball, para badminton, para taekwondo, para cycling federation, and wheelchair tennis. Additionally, representatives from blind sports federation, cerebral palsy sports, blind football, adaptive boxing, boccia sports, para biathlon, wheelchair rugby, para archery, wheelchair softball, national wheelchair, amputee sports, and others will also be in attendance.
In related news, the Confederation of African Amputee Football (CAAF) has announced the postponement of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON), originally scheduled for April. The tournament will now take place from May 18 to 30 in Egypt.
This event is expected to bring together athletes, officials, and stakeholders from across the African continent to compete and celebrate the spirit of amputee football.
Overall, these developments highlight the commitment of the NPC and CAAF to promoting and supporting para sports in Africa. The upcoming General Assembly and AAFCON tournament are important opportunities for the para sports community to come together, collaborate, and showcase their talents on a regional and international stage.
Written by Michael D. Abayateye, these updates serve as a reminder of the dedication and passion that drive the growth and success of para sports in Africa. Participants and supporters alike can look forward to engaging with these events and contributing to the continued advancement of para sports in the region.
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