| Germany. Prince Albert of Monaco joins International Paralympic Committee board |
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| Monday, 10 April 2006 | |
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IPC news: His Serene Highness (HSH) Prince Albert of Monaco has confirmed his acceptance to become a member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Honorary Board. HSH joined IPC President Sir Philip Craven at the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games to watch the final day of Alpine Skiing competition and the Closing Ceremony. Said Sir Philip: “We are extremely pleased that Prince Albert has agreed to become a member. He is not only a Head of State and an IOC member, but also a former athlete. His genuine interest in winter sport and Paralympic sport shone through during his afternoon at Alpine Skiing in Sestriere.” Other members of the IPC Honorary Board are HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, HRH Grand Duchess of Luxemburg Maria Teresa and HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. As a member of the IPC Honorary Board, HSH has agreed to be an advocate and an ambassador for the Paralympic Movement, helping the IPC to disseminate the positive values and message of the Paralympic Movement to as wide an audience as possible. Said HSH Prince Albert: "I am delighted to be able to bring my modest contribution to the development of the Paralympic sport and to be an additional link of friendship between the Olympic Movement and the IPC”. The main purpose of the IPC Honorary Board is to allow leaders of society an opportunity to support the vision of the Paralympic Movement and to strive to maintain the issue of sport for persons with a disability high on the agenda of the global community. Honorary Board Members assist the IPC in creating opportunities for raising awareness and funding, through the Member’s network of contacts and sphere of influence. Through their efforts to help the IPC to achieve the above goals, Honorary Board Members will allow the mission and vision of the IPC to be fulfilled, thus improving the quality of life of persons with a disability around the world. |
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