Austrian Paralympians receive medal awards after Beijing 2022 success
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Austrian team for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics sworn in by Sports Minister
A 59-strong delegation has been named for Tokyo 2020, featuring 24 athletes.
The size of the travelling party has been reduced due to COVID-19 limitations, but several members attended the ceremony.
Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Günther Matzinger gave the Paralympic Oath on behalf of all athletes, committing to respecting and abiding by the rules. in the true spirit of sportsmanship .
Austrian Paralympic Committee (ÖPC) President Maria Rauch-Kallat welcomed guests of honour including Japanese Ambassador Akira Mizutani, Kogler - who is also vice-chancellor of Austria - Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein.
Rauch-Kallat re-elected Austrian Paralympic Committee President Friday, 18 December 2020
Maria Rauch-Kallat has been re-elected President of the Austrian Paralympic Committee (ÖPC) following a General Assembly that also saw new Board members elected.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Assembly was held virtually and utilised online voting.
Although some members met at ÖPC headquarters for the meeting, most participated remotly.
Rauch-Kallat, who has been the head of the ÖPC since 2009, was unanimously re-elected as ÖPC President, making it her fourth term in office. I thank you for your trust and will continue my work with a lot of heart and passion, Rauch-Kallat said following re-election.