Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), praised the exceptional quality of the 2025 IPC International Women’s Day Award winners and congratulated the National Paralympic Committee of Iran for its achievements.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation and as reported by the National Paralympic Committee and the IPC website, Andrew Parsons, in his assessment of the 2025 International Women’s Day Award winners, stated:
“This year, the quality of the IPC International Women’s Day Award winners was exceptional, and I congratulate the National Paralympic Committee of Iran. It is a great honor to know and collaborate with you.
The National Paralympic Committee of Iran has demonstrated that the path to development knows no borders or limitations. In the Paralympic movement, nothing is impossible, and this is the key to achieving equal opportunities and an inclusive future.
Change begins with sport. We believe that sport has the power to break down barriers and create equal opportunities for all people by fostering inclusive communities. Regardless of individuals’ apparent abilities, through sport, we honor their strength, resilience, and true potential, and we uphold their rights to participate in sports, excel, and inspire.”
Last night (February 29, 2024), during the ceremony honoring the International Women’s Day Award winners, Iran was recognized by the IPC as the “2025 Member of the Year in Women’s Sports Development” among other IPC member National Paralympic Committees.
This award has been presented annually by the IPC on March 8, International Women’s Day, since 2013, with winners selected by the IPC Governing Board.
Previously, Zahra Nemati, Iran’s celebrated Paralympic archer, was honored with this award in 2021 as the Youth Athlete of the Year by the International Paralympic Committee.
