By Emily Goddard

sir philip craven minepsMay 30 - Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has addressed the fifth International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS V) to highlight the importance of inclusive sport, regardless of gender or impairment, across the globe.

The three-day conference, formally opened by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UNESCO director general Irina Bokova taking place in the German capital of Berlin, attracted Sports Ministers from more than 100 of the 195 members states of the UN to discuss methods for overcoming the current challenges faced in physical education and sport.

As a keynote speaker, Sir Phillip (pictured top) focused his presentation on the importance of inclusive physical education for all children and especially for women.

sir philip craven mineps1Sir Philip Craven highlighted the importance of inclusive sport at MINEPS V

He also urged the representatives of the different countries to create national action programmes to promote inclusive sports activities.

"The spirit of sport and the spirit of the Paralympics is alive in Berlin at MINEPS V," Sir Phillip said.

"I sensed a clear hunger by Governmental officials from over 100 nations to ensure that sport and education for all children and youth is a priority for investment in each of their nations".

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