URGENT DEADLINE 15th January 2010

The IPC are currently calling for nomination suggestions for the Laureus World Sportperson of the Year with a Disability. The Laureus World Sport Awards will be held in early Spring this year, the location is yet to be decided.

The Laureus World Sportperson of the Year with a disability is awarded to the athlete who best demstrates excellent athletic performance and achievement in a competitive sport on the Paralympic programme during the period 1 February 2009 to December 2009. The athlete must also have shown strong leadership qualities in his/her chosen sport, in community activities and in public speaking.

The athlete must have a functional disadvantage due to a permanent disability and therefore not be able to participate in elite sporting events for non-disabled athletes on reasonably equal terms.

All suggestions from the Paralympic Family should be fowarded to Caroline Jansen, IPC Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator ([email protected] or fax: +49-228-2097-209) with the form found below, CV and any other relevant materials.

Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability 2010 – application form – click here