PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC refers anti-doping rule violation involving Polish athlete Otylia Marczuk to UCI
The Para cyclist returned adverse analytical findings for Prohibited Substances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Keeping up with the Paralympians
We spoke with four Paralympic medallists at the FIS Para Cross-Country World Championships, which took place in Toblach, Italy, from 12-14 February.

New Delhi 2025 qualification criteria and event programme released
World Para Athletics announces World Championships medal programme with 15 additional events compared to the last two editions in Kobe 2024 and Paris 2023; competition will take place from 27 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

World Series Australia 2025: Hodge, Betar and Osborn dazzle in season opener
The Dolphins opened the season with a bang, taking gold medals in 21 out of 23 events at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre. Singaporean Yip Pin Xiu geared up for the forthcoming World Championships at her home nation, with two medals.

IPC pays tribute following passing of IWBF Secretary General
Norbert Kucera dedicated most of his life to wheelchair basketball, shaping the sport with his expertise, leadership and unwavering commitment.

Dubai 2025 GP: Paralympic stars Hug, Ghavelas and Wen race to gold
Seasoned stars and newcomers shine at season-opening Grand Prix over four days at the newly-renovated Dubai grounds

Ukrainian athlete Mariana Shevchuk banned four years for anti-doping rule violation
Para powerlifter returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited substance at the Tbilisi 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

Takeaways from the Para Biathlon World Championships
The IBU Para Biathlon World Championships showcased the excitement that fans can expect at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

World Series Australia 2025: Homecoming for Beecroft after Paris gold
Australian swimmer returns to the pool where she made her international debut 12 years ago, this time as of the home stars at the opening World Series of the season in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre

Milano Cortina 2026 opens torchbearer application process
The Paralympic Torch Relay will take place from 24 February-6 March 2026, featuring 501 torchbearers