The 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships (50m) are full in preparation mode, after an official site visit yesterday (February 22) in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Taking place on February 22, representatives from the IPC Management Team, the appointed Technical Delegate Susan Prasad, and the Local Organising Committee discussed the achievements and the next steps regarding overall organization of the World Championships.

The successful site visit in Eindhoven also included the host broadcaster and an MSL Representative, who went over the needs and services to be provided at the competition.

IPC CEOXavier Gonzalezsaid that the Local Organising Committee has clearly shown strong development.

"There is still a lot of work to be done, but it is very exciting to see the progress already underway," Mr Gonzalez said. "Athletes and spectators will have a great experience in Eindhoven this summer."

Overall, numerous details in competition management were reviewed, together with the Sport Forum and protocol events. The Local Organising Committee said they will continue in further preparations to make this event the best possible for athletes and spectators.

The 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships will take place from August 15 to 21, 2010, at the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. A total of around 800 athletes from 57 different countries are planning to compete in the big event.

Previously held in 2006 in Durban, South Africa, the World Championships occur every four years. The 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships will be the fifth instalment.

For more information about the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships, please visit http://www.wcswimming2010.com/.

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