The nomination from the National Paralympic Committee sees the 62-year-old Briton, who competed in wheelchair basketball at five editions of the Paralympic Games between 1972 and 1988, take a step closer to securing his fourth and final term in the most powerful position in Paralympic sport – a post he had held since 2001 when he succeeded founding President Robert Steadward of Canada.

"The decision follows a full process of consideration, including a presentation to the membership by Sir Philip on May 8, and was confirmed unanimously by the BPA Board at a meeting on May 14," read a BPA statement.

The BPA added that it "will not be supporting or endorsing the nomination of any other candidate for President at this year's election meeting".

Sir Philip revealed he would stand for re-election as IPC President at the 2013 General Assembly in an exclusive interview with insidethegames back in 2011.


It is unlikely that anyone will stand against Sir Philip, although a potential contender could be Australia's Greg Hartung, the IPC vice-president and President of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC).

It appears more likely, however, that Hartung will stand for re-election as vice-president than against Sir Philip for the Presidency.

The IPC rules surrounding the election and nominations process mean the BPA cannot make any further public comment or statement surrounding the process or on Sir Philip as a candidate until after the final date for nominations on August 23 has been passed.

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