Paralympics, IIHF partner up
Aim to promote and progress sledge hockey
International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey and the International Ice Hockey Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Sunday 7 December, agreeing on a historic partnership on the promotion and coordination of sledge hockey.
The MOU was signed by Sir Philip Craven, IPC President, Xavier Gonzalez, IPC CEO and René Fasel, President of the IIHF, at the 127thIOC Session in Monaco.
Sir Philip Craven said “There is no better way to round-off a hugely successful year for ice sledge hockey, than with the signing of this MOU with the IIHF.
“Sochi 2014 gave athletes the ideal platform to attract global interest to the sport, and ever since we have been working with new and existing partners to cement that development.”
“We are delighted to be working with Rene Fasel and his team on further growing the worldwide impact and promotion of the sport, as well as refereeing and coaching.”
“The MOU brings together the knowledge and expertise that exists in both organisations and puts in place actions to raise the profile and progress of ice sledge hockey ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.”
