PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC congratulates IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry
Kirsty Coventry was elected today, 20 March 2025, as the tenth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
World Series 2025: Barcelona set to host Paralympic stars for the first time
The home nation will be led by Paralympic champion Marques Soto even as 223 athletes from 37 nations get ready to compete in Spain for the first time ever
Takeaways from the World Wheelchair Curling Championship
Reigning Paralympic champions China won the World Wheelchair Curling Championship for the first time since 2023
2025 IPC Classification Code and International Standards implementation begins
The implementation of the 2025 IPC Classification Code follows a multi-year review which started in early 2021
IPC HQ launches indoor navigation with Intel and GoodMaps
Using AI-driven indoor navigation, the GoodMaps app enables and empowers employees and visitors to the International Paralympic Committee to find their way around the headquarters independently, confidently, and with increased safety
World Series Lignano 2025: Barlaam and Trimi lead Italy’s dominance
Paralympic champions steal the spotlight with twin golds in Lignano even as Rogers' record-breaking show and Bandeira's golden effort spur Great Britain and Brazil to top three of medals table
New Delhi Grand Prix: Home stars dominate show at first-ever GP in India
Paralympic stars Vanessa Low, Joeferson Marinho and home star Preeti Pal shine with gold medals in India's first Grand Prix at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 11 to 13 March
Takeaways from the Para Snowboard World Championships
More than 60 athletes competed at the Para Snowboard World Championships, which took place from 4-10 March
‘Le 3 Gambette’ to lead home side as World Series lands in Lignano
Paralympic champions Simone Barlaam, Federico Morlacchi and Alberto Amodeo are among the 295 athletes from 36 nations in action during the four-day competition in Italy
IOC and Allianz agree extension of Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partnership
As the Worldwide Insurance Partner, Allianz will support the Olympic and Paralympic Movements for an additional Games cycle, which includes the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032