Iran NPC, Tehran:
With the current four-year term
coming to an end, it is time to gear up for new elections and fresh faces in
the Athletes' Commission!
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC)
of Iran has opened the nomination process for the NPC Athletes’ Commission (AC),
ahead of an election that will take place on January 21, 2024.
The National Paralympic Committee's AC serves
as the representative group and voice of Team Iran's athletes.
The General Eligibility Requirements for
Candidates
1. All candidates must be a “16 Year
Athlete” and hold Iranian Nationality. Dual citizenship is not permitted.
2. All candidates must be a Medalists
in at least one of the previous two editions of the Summer Paralympic Games.
3. All candidates must have competed
in either of the previous two editions of the Winter Paralympic Games.
4. Athletes without suspension,
disqualification and criminal conviction at the time of election.
5. Athletes having commitment to
athletes’ obligations stated in the agreements of the NPC.
6. Athletes from IPC-recognized
Paralympic sports may stand for election to the council.
A Note for Women Athletes:
In line with the commitment for
supporting women, female who have won medals in the last three Asian Para Games
are also eligible for membership.
Mark your calendar!
Elections for the Athlete Commission
will take place on January 21, 2024.
The Candidates are expected to submit
their written forms and deliver the applications in person to the National
Paralympic Committee at least one month before the elections.
For athletes already competing in
international events or national team camps, registration will be coordinated
through the respective federation or authorized representative.
Stay tuned for the list of eligible
candidates, times, and methods, which will be announced on the National
Paralympic Committee's website.
Let’s our voices heard and take an
active part in shaping our sporting future!