The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will hold a press conference in London, Great Britain, at 10:30 BST on Friday 22 December 2017 to update the media on the progress of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) in meeting the reinstatement criteria required to have its membership suspension lifted.

Speaking at the press conference will be IPC President Andrew Parsons.

Media registration is required for participation in the press conference. To attend the press conference, please send the following details to: craig.spence@paralympic.org by Thursday 21 December at 12:00 BST.

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Press conference details

•Subject: The IPC to provide an update on the Russian Paralympic Committee’s suspension

•Date and time: Friday 22 December 2017

•Location: Hilton London Paddington (Great Western 2 Suite), 146 Praed Street, London, W2 1EE

•Media reception: 10:00 BST

•Press conference begins: 10:30-11:00 BST

•One-to-one interviews: Are available with the IPC President after the press conference

•Participants: Andrew Parsons, IPC President, and Craig Spence, IPC Media and Communications Director.