Workshops

• September 23, 2019

  The 34th Workshop

  Miki Matheson and Tomohiro Ishizuka reported on Paralympic education, noting that the IPC’s “I’mPOSSIBLE” program boosts awareness and behavior, with continued efforts toward inclusion needed.

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• July 24, 2019

  The 33rd Workshop

  Professor Jan Burns addressed sports participation for persons with intellectual disabilities. She explained the roles of the IPC, INAS, and Special Olympics, and mentioned the suspension of events after the Sydney Games scandal. She stressed sport’s benefits for health, well-being, and social inclusion.

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• March 14, 2019

  The 32nd Workshop

  A report meeting on the 2018 Asian Para Games discussed operational challenges, legacy, and social impact, highlighting transport, volunteer development, and changing perceptions of persons with disabilities in Asia.

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• November 19, 2018

  The 31st Workshop

  Dr. Jill Lecler reported social media shapes opinion but can reinforce stereotypes. Channel 4’s London campaign showed its positive potential to connect society and athletes in Japan.

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• July 31, 2018

  The 30th Workshop

  Dr. Motoaki Fujita and Dr. Kazunari Obuchi hosted a report meeting. Dr. Kenjiro Nakayama presented post-PyeongChang survey results, showing viewing differences by disability and issues for future broadcasts.

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• May 29, 2018

  The 29th Workshop

  At a report meeting on Japan’s delegation to the PyeongChang Paralympics, Kuniko Obinata, Hideki Arai, and Shinsuke Sano reviewed achievements and challenges, emphasizing the need to enhance performance, improve environments, and foster volunteers, while carrying lessons forward and leading Asia in the future.

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• February 20, 2018

  The 28th Workshop

  Under the theme “Paralympics and Accessibility,” Mark Todd and Marnie Peters stressed that Games preparation requires systematic accessibility in both infrastructure and services, grounded in fairness, dignity, and functionality, to ensure smooth participation and viewing for all.

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• December 1, 2017

  The 27th Workshop

  Under the theme “A Message from Japan Connecting 2020, 2024 and 2028,” Masahiko Inami of the University of Tokyo highlighted how human augmentation can transform body and cognition, expand diversity and mutual understanding, and create new value by fusing sports and technology.

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• October 25, 2017

  The 26th Workshop

  Yoshiteru Muto, President of the Sports Compliance Education Promotion Organization, explained the role of sport in preventing falls and promoting health in an aging society. He also warned that a win‑at‑all‑costs mindset leads to scandals and abuse, stressing that sport, like medicine, requires proper “dosage” and quality in physical education.

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• September 5, 2017

  The 25th Workshop

  Shin Asakawa, Executive Director of the Japan Anti‑Doping Agency, explained that the Russian doping case and the differing IOC and IPC decisions highlight the complexity of global sanction systems. He stressed that anti‑doping protects fair competition as well as the core values of sport and public trust.

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