Since our last newsletter, the International Community has been witness to the devastating consequences of two earthquakes, firstly in Christchurch, New Zealand and then the North East coast of Japan.

The International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) wish to send our thoughts and condolences to the people of these countries, to those that have lost loved ones, friends and colleagues and that have had their lives completely upturned by these events.

Our respective members, the Paralympic New Zealand and Japan Sports Association for the Disabled in each of the countries have had their own consequences to these tragic events to deal with. Only time will tell the absolute impact, but we hope to offer our continuing supports support to these member nations.