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IBSA Executive Director Meets with IPC Representatives to Advance Partnership
Date: January 18, 2025
Category: General
IBSA Executive Director Rufat Hajili recently attended a meeting held within the framework of the partnership between IBSA and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The discussions, which also included representatives from Virtus and World Abilitysport, focused on strengthening collaboration across multiple sports and initiatives.
During the visit, Rufat Hajili met with IPC Executive Director Mike Peters, as well as representatives from IPC’s sports committees for swimming, athletics, powerlifting, and other key departments.
Topics of discussion also included the development of blind women’s football and preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.
Rufat Hajili highlighted the importance of these meetings in advancing the shared mission of promoting opportunities for athletes with visual impairments. Both parties expressed enthusiasm for deepening their partnership and continuing to work together toward future goals.