Andrew Parsons
Andrew Parsons is the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), a role he has held since 2017. He is known for advocating for the rights and recognition of athletes with disabilities, pushing for inclusivity and fair competition in sports. Parsons has emphasized the need for a scientifically-based approach to gender categories in sports, particularly regarding the participation of transgender athletes. His leadership has been instrumental in addressing the challenges faced by the Paralympic movement, especially in light of recent political developments impacting the inclusion of transgender individuals in competitive sports.
Born on Jan 01, 1975 (50 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 2 | 8.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 2,083,374 | 4,125 | $12,800 | 25$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,609 | $2,700,000 | 740$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 289 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Totals | 4 | 70,597,451 | 23,023 | $2,718,300 | 768$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
Andrew Parsons is the President of the International Paralympic Committee and recently visited the Macedonian Paralympic Committee.
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North Macedonia:
Andrew Parsons is the president of the International Paralympic Committee visiting Macedonia to discuss the inclusion of people with disabilities in sports.
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United Kingdom:
Andrew Parsons, Ticketmaster's UK director, told MPs last month that they don't change prices in any automated or algorithmic way.
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Montenegro:
Andrew Parsons is the president of the International Paralympic Committee visiting Montenegro for the first time.
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Spain:
Andrew Parsons is the president of the Paralympic Committee and discusses the voting dynamics among the candidates.
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Germany:
Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, discusses the preparations for the 2026 Games.
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Lithuania:
Andrew Parsons is the president of the International Paralympic Committee and expressed excitement about the upcoming Winter Paralympics.
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Croatia:
Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, advocates for a scientifically based approach to the issue.
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