25 November 2009 - Rita Van DRIEL Elected Member of the IPC Governing Board

Rita Van DRIEL Elected Member of the IPC Governing Board Lausanne - 25 November 2009   The Chairwoman of the International Para-Archery Committee Rita Van DRIEL (NED) was elected Member of the Governing Board of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Kuala Lumpur on 22 November. During this meeting, the International Archery Federation also joined the IPC as a member.   The members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the IPC General Assembly on 21-22 November. During this meeting, Rita Van DRIEL, Chair of the Para-Archery Committee, was elected Member of the new Governing Board of the IPC in the first round. The Governing Board is the representative of the IPC Membership. It is responsible for overseeing the affairs of the IPC in between meetings of the General Assembly.   FITA congratulates Ms. Van DRIEL and wishes her the best of success in this new position.   Source: International Paralympic Committee FITA Communication