The Paralympic World Cup
Partners
ParalympicsGB
ParalympicsGB was established in 1989. At the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul representation from Great Britain was organised by an ad-hoc multi-disability committee. It was later decided that a more permanent organisation was needed to undertake such a huge task. Today, the role of ParalympicsGB has grown immensely and as well as sending teams to each Paralympic Games, the Bri it now provide support services to elite Paralympic squads.
ParalympicsGB aims to be recognised domestically and internationally as a world leader in the development of high performance Paralympic sport both on and off the field of play, demonstrating sound ethical principles, high standards of governance and management and a clear, well-informed and cohesive athlete-focused approach in all aspects of its work.
For more information visit www.paralympics.org.uk
ParalympicsGB is the trading name of the British Paralympic Association.
IPC
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international governing body of sport for athletes with a disability. It supervises and co-ordinates the Paralympic Summer and Winter Games and other multi-disability competitions, of which the most important are World and Regional Championships. The IPC, situated in Bonn, Germany, also supports the recruitment and development of athletes at a local, national and international level across all performance levels.The IPC is pleased to be sanctioning the Paralympic World Cup. This international multi-sport competition being held initially in Manchester in years 2005-2007 is sure to become a highly successful competition with coverage and support from world leading Paralympic sport broadcaster BBC Television. The IPC is delighted that Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball - four Paralympic sports - will be showcased in Manchester in 2008, and is sure that this will be yet another opportunity for Paralympians to inspire and excite the world.
For more information visit www.paralympic.org
IWBF
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF), established in 1993, is the world body for wheelchair basketball with full responsibility for development of the sport. Its mission is to organise and develop international wheelchair basketball competitions of the highest quality for its member nations and to establish and develop standards of play in an increasing number of countries.As of 2004, there are 79 member nations actively participating in IWBF sanction events throughout the world. IWBF members represent over 100,000 people who play the game of wheelchair basketball at some level, with this number increasing each year.
For more information visit www.iwbf.org
BBC Sport
Following on from the success of the Athens Paralympic coverage, BBC Sport is delighted to be the host broadcaster covering the Visa Paralympic World Cup. BBC2 will be showing the best of the action from this major international disability sporting event in a dedicated programme.Dave Gordon Head of Major Events for BBC Sport is delighted to add this new event to the corporation's portfolio of televised sports.
"New heroes and heroines were created in Athens. There is a clear audience appetite for world class disability sport and we in BBC Sport believe that this new exciting event can play a crucial role in raising the profile of athletes in the years between Paralympics. It's a further opportunity for BBC Sport to increase its commitment to elite disability sport and we look forward to playing our part, as the host broadcaster, in ensuring the global success of the event."
For more information visit www.bbc.co.uk/disabilitysport
UK Sport
UK Sport's mission is to work in partnership to lead sport in the UK to world-class success. Our overall goal is to help British athletes achieve a top five finish in the medal table at the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. To achieve this we focus on World-Class Performance, thereby ensuring our athletes can access the support they need to compete and win at the highest level.This primary goal is supported by work in the areas of Worldwide Impact (building Britain's reputation on the global sporting scene) and World-Class Standards (ensuring British athletes succeed fairly and cleanly).
Part of our remit is to co-ordinate and participate in the UK's efforts to bid for and stage major events on home soil. Through our Lottery-funded World Class Events Programme we have supported the bidding for and staging of over 80 events of World, European and Commonwealth status since 1997. Through this Programme, we are delighted to be supporting the Paralympic World Cup which we believe will be a valuable addition to Paralympic calendar.
For more information visit www.uksport.gov.uk
Manchester City Council
Manchester is the regional capital of the north west of England, the UK's largest economic region outside London and one of Britain's most lively and dynamic cities.The City Council is committed to developing Manchester as a place of national and international significance where people wish to live, companies choose to invest and where there is equal access to wealth, employment and other opportunities such as leisure, brought about by its regeneration.
We aim to achieve these objectives by promoting and supporting sustainable communities, delivering high quality services, developing strong partnerships to promote initiatives of real, long term benefit and by actively involving local people. Partnership working is at the heart of many of our achievements.
For more information visit www.manchester.gov.uk
Northwest Regional Development Agency
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and has five key priorities: Business Development, Regeneration, Skills and Employment, Infrastructure, and Image.The NWDA is proud to be a lead partner of the Visa Paralympic World Cup, recognising the importance of raising the public awareness of inclusive sports. Disabled people make an invaluable contribution to the region and the Agency remains committed to driving forward social and economic inclusion.
The event also forms part of the NWDA's Major Events Strategy for England's Northwest, which builds on the region's proven record of delivering world-class events, and will position the region as a leading international event destination.
For more information www.nwda.co.uk
Official Suppliers
Further suppliers for the 2008 Paralympic World Cup will be confirmed at a later date
