Astana, Kazakhstan – Iran NPC President Dr.
Ghafoor Karegari met with International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President
Andrew Parsons on 12 August during the APC 2025 Conference and General Assembly
in Astana.
In a cordial exchange, Parsons commended Iran’s
progress in Para sports, saying: “Iran’s Paralympic success is no coincidence.
These achievements are the result of precise planning and strong leadership. I
congratulate you on your recent accomplishment — being recognised as the
world’s leading nation in 2025 for developing women’s Para sports and winning
the IPC’s International Women’s Day Recognition Award. This is a great honour
for Iran.”
Karegari shared updates on the Iran NPC’s
initiatives and outlined the country’s perspectives, priorities, and challenges
in developing Paralympic sport.