When Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) councilors meet on “Paralympic Day,” March 11, executives and athletes from the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) will make history.

It will be the first time that athletes and top officials from a governing sport federation will speak before a municipal corporation together.

Parsons believes Jamaica is a pioneer in the Paralympic movement and aims to introduce the Jamaican model to other Caribbean countries.

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At King’s House in St Andrew, Deputy Governor General Steadman Fuller held a celebration on Monday that included representatives from the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC), and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Everyone in attendance thought the courtesy call, which began at 10:00 am and lasted for around 20 minutes, was beneficial.

JPA President Christopher Samuda told the Jamaica Observer, “It went very well, very well.” “The governor general had a thorough briefing, and aside from the brief, he is a knowledgeable individual about the Paralympic movement. His connections to the Paralympic movement have been indirect.”

According to Samuda, the group talked about the potential growth of the Paralympic movement.

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Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), thinks Jamaica can play a big part in the growth of the movement in the area.

The Brazilian Parsons, who has been in charge of the IPC for over ten years, made his first trip to a Caribbean nation on Sunday when he landed in Kingston.

Parsons will meet with several local sports stakeholders during his five-day tour, including Olivia Grange, the Sports Minister, to discuss how the IPC can support the development of parasports in Jamaica.

Parsons thinks the Jamaica Paralympic Association’s (JPA) long-standing efforts should be repeated throughout the Caribbean.

“Jamaica is the leader in the development of the Paralympic movement in the Caribbean so it’s important to understand how from here we can support the other nations as well, bringing all the different nations in the Caribbean — with Jamaica leading it — to their next level of development,” he told the Jamaica Observer.

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Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has urged Jamaicans to reconsider their attitudes toward athletes with impairments.

During a tour that started on Sunday and finished yesterday, Parsons, the IPC president since 2017, discussed the state of paralympic sports with athletes, government representatives, educational institutions, and stakeholders.

“The idea is to change the perception of Jamaican society towards persons with disabilities. When you change the perception is when you can start changing reality. Give or take, 15 per cent of the population of many countries is made up of persons with a disability,” he told The Gleaner.

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In a groundbreaking moment for Jamaica’s para-sports development, Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has embarked on an official visit to Kingston from February 2-6, 2025. This historic occasion not only marks the first time an IPC President has set foot on Jamaican soil but also signifies Parsons’ inaugural visit to the island, underscoring the nation’s growing prominence in the global Paralympic movement.

Christopher Samuda, President of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), lauded the visit as a pivotal milestone with the potential to redefine the landscape of para-sports in the country. He emphasized its transformative significance, highlighting how it could propel greater inclusivity, investment, and international collaboration in Jamaica’s Paralympic initiatives.

As the IPC delegation engages with key stakeholders, athletes, and policymakers, discussions are expected to centre around strengthening infrastructure, expanding opportunities for athletes with disabilities, and reinforcing Jamaica’s commitment to excellence on the global stage. With this visit, Jamaica stands at the threshold of a new era where para-athletes are further empowered to break barriers and elevate the nation’s sporting legacy. Source.

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