The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has reduced the number of people it will accredit as guests for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
The decision follows clear direction
from the Japanese government that it requires a very significant reduction in
the numbers of accredited participants who do not have essential and
operational responsibilities at the Games. The IPC fully respects this decision
and endorses the approach to take all necessary measures to ensure safe and
secure Games this summer.
Following the approach taken for
Olympic Games stakeholders, no accreditation will be granted to any
'Accompanying Guest' populations for the Paralympic Games throughout all
categories including the IPC, National Paralympic Committee (NPC),
International Federation (IF), host Organising Committee (OCOG), future OCOGs
and Broadcaster. Accompanying guests that provide care or assistance to
delegates that require support for mobility, daily living or other
accessibility considerations are not impacted by this move.
The IPC has significantly reduced the
number of people it accredits under the IPC category, especially the guest
populations for Tokyo 2020. To achieve this reduction, it has taken the
following approach:
• No IPC Honorary Board members, with
the exception of international dignitaries
• No guests of International
Organisations of the Disabled (IOSDs) or IPC Regional Organisations
• No participants from the 14
Recognised International Sport Federations (sports that are currently not on
the Paralympic programme) including Presidents or Secretaries General
• No participants from Winter Sport
International Federations, including Presidents or Secretaries General
• No IPC Standing Committee Chair and
members, with the exception of the ones of the IPC Medical Committee and IPC
Anti-Doping Committee who have operational roles at the Games
• A significant reduction in the
number of IPC Honoured Guests, Distinguished Guests and IPC Guests
• NPC Guest Passes providing access
to the Paralympic Village have been cancelled
In calls with IPC membership
organisations at the start of April, the IPC also urged members to take a
responsible approach towards their own accredited guest programmes for the
Games. Members should prioritise individuals that have an operational or
essential need for the Games following the approach and leadership taken by the
IPC.
All attending participants will also
need to read and abide by the guiding principles of the Playbooks, the first
editions of which were published in February. Updated Playbooks will be
published in April offering greater information for all stakeholders planning
to attend Tokyo 2020.
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will
take place between 24 August – 5 September 2021.
The International Paralympic
Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. It
co-ordinates the organisation of the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and
serves as the International Federation for 10 sports, for which it supervises
and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions. The IPC’s
vision is to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire
and excite the world.
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