Dr. Maryam Kazemipour, Vice‑President for Women of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee, has been appointed as Advisor to Dr. Mu Ming‑Chu, Chair of the Asian Paralympic Committee’s Women in Sport Committee.
First “Women in Sport” Seminar Launches in Taipei
The inaugural “Women in Sport” seminar organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) kicked off on August 1 in Taipei, Chinese Taipei. This landmark two‑day event brings together women from government, sports administration, and the Paralympic movement throughout Asia to foster a more inclusive future for sport.
Maryam Kazemipour Named Advisor to APC Women in Sport Chair
During the seminar, Dr. Maryam Kazemipour—serving as Vice‑President for Women of Iran’s NPC—was officially named Advisor to Dr. Mu Ming‑Chu, the Chair of the APC Women in Sport Committee.
Seminar Highlights and Representation
The seminar showcased inspiring narratives from female coaches, panels exploring work‑life balance, and strategies to combat gender inequality in sport. Dr. Kazemipour and fellow Iranian representative Dr. Mozhgan Nasiri (APC Women in Sport Committee member and Vice‑President of Iran’s Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities) delivered keynote speeches.
Broad Participation Across Asia
An APC delegation—including Secretary‑General Tarek Souei—alongside officials from Chinese Taipei’s NPC and representatives from 45 Asian countries participated in the seminar, which continued through August 2 in Taipei.
From: irna