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Paralympic Governance: A Quiz on the Organizations and Structures Behind the Games

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What is the name of the international organization that governs the Paralympic Games?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international organization that governs the Paralympic Games.

When was the IPC founded?

  1. 1964

  2. 1976

  3. 1984

  4. 1992


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The IPC was founded in 1989.

Who is the current President of the IPC?

  1. Andrew Parsons

  2. Thomas Bach

  3. Craig Reedie

  4. Jacques Rogge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andrew Parsons is the current President of the IPC.

How many member countries does the IPC have?

  1. 176

  2. 193

  3. 206

  4. 212


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The IPC has 217 member countries.

What is the name of the IPC's headquarters?

  1. Bonn, Germany

  2. Lausanne, Switzerland

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. New York City, United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPC's headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany.

What are the three main objectives of the IPC?

  1. To promote the Paralympic Games

  2. To develop and promote Paralympic sports

  3. To ensure the rights of athletes with disabilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IPC's three main objectives are to promote the Paralympic Games, to develop and promote Paralympic sports, and to ensure the rights of athletes with disabilities.

What is the name of the IPC's governing body?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Executive Board

  3. Finance Committee

  4. Medical and Scientific Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPC's governing body is the General Assembly.

How often does the IPC General Assembly meet?

  1. Once a year

  2. Twice a year

  3. Every two years

  4. Every four years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IPC General Assembly meets once a year.

What is the name of the IPC's highest decision-making body?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Executive Board

  3. Finance Committee

  4. Medical and Scientific Committee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPC's highest decision-making body is the Executive Board.

How many members does the IPC Executive Board have?

  1. 15

  2. 20

  3. 25

  4. 30


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPC Executive Board has 20 members.

What is the name of the IPC's financial oversight body?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Executive Board

  3. Finance Committee

  4. Medical and Scientific Committee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IPC's financial oversight body is the Finance Committee.

How many members does the IPC Finance Committee have?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPC Finance Committee has 7 members.

What is the name of the IPC's medical and scientific advisory body?

  1. General Assembly

  2. Executive Board

  3. Finance Committee

  4. Medical and Scientific Committee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IPC's medical and scientific advisory body is the Medical and Scientific Committee.

How many members does the IPC Medical and Scientific Committee have?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 14

  4. 16


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPC Medical and Scientific Committee has 12 members.

What is the name of the IPC's anti-doping agency?

  1. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

  2. International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Unit

  3. United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

  4. British Anti-Doping (UKAD)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IPC's anti-doping agency is the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Anti-Doping Unit.

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