Armenian Paralympic Committee

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Armenian Paralympic Committee
Հայաստանի Պարալիմպիկ Կոմիտե
AbbreviationAPC
TypeNational Paralympic Committee
HeadquartersYerevan, Armenia
Official language
Armenian
Parent organization
International Paralympic Committee


The Armenian Paralympic Committee (APC) (

) is the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Armenia. It is responsible for organizing Armenia's participation in the Paralympic Games and promoting Paralympic sports within the country.

History[edit | edit source]

The Armenian Paralympic Committee was established to support and develop sports for athletes with disabilities in Armenia. The committee works under the regulations and guidelines of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Functions[edit | edit source]

The APC is tasked with:

  • Organizing and overseeing the participation of Armenian athletes in the Summer Paralympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games.
  • Promoting the development of Paralympic sports at the national level.
  • Ensuring that athletes with disabilities have access to training facilities and resources.
  • Collaborating with other national and international sports organizations to enhance the opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

Armenian athletes have participated in various Paralympic Games, representing the country in multiple sports disciplines. The APC continues to work towards increasing the number of participants and improving the performance of Armenian athletes in international competitions.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

  • [Official website of the Armenian Paralympic Committee]
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