Press Realeases
Press Realeases Archive
IPC appoints World Para Sports Managing Director
Christian Holtz to oversee development of 10 sports governed by IPC
Voting open for Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Athletes from Brazil, Canada, Mexico and USA in the running for May 2017.
Australia's Paralympic sports get funding boost
Increase for high performance programmes following strong Rio 2016.
Deadline extended for IPC Athletes’ Forum
Para athletes from around the world interested in engaging with the IPC and IPC Athletes’ Council have until 7 April to register.
Tokyo 2020 publish accessibility guidelines
The guidelines aim to provide an enhanced environment that will secure more opportunities for access to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Paralympic and Olympic flag tour aims to boost recovery efforts in Miyagi Prefecture
The port town of Ishinomaki was among the most affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
The IPC to name Ones to Watch athletes for 2017 from Monday
Between 9-19 January around 230 athletes from all 22 Paralympic summer sports will be named Ones to Watch for 2017.
No. 13 Channel 4 create the best TV advert ever for Rio 2016
“We’re The Superhumans” featured 160 people with an impairment and has won multiple awards.
Saad Rafi talks importance of organising Parapan Ams
With 1,000 days to go until Lima 2019, Toronto 2015 CEO gives his opinion on how to deliver successful Parapan American Games.
Tokyo 2020 announces Nationwide Participation Programme
A series of public events aimed at building public support ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games and maximising their impact across Japan kicked off.
Seven athletes from Oceania at Rio 2016
Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga were the continent’s six countries competing at last month’s Paralympic Games.
Ten Asian athletes who made history in Rio
From Siamand Rahman’s historical 310kg lift to Iraq’s first wheelchair fencing medallist, check out some of the Asian athletes who had a memorable Paralympic Games, in Rio.
Ten African athletes who starred at Rio 2016
From Nigeria’s powerlifting dominance to the four athletes who ran the 1,500m faster than the Olympic gold medallist, check out some of the best African Paralympians.
Rio 2016 in numbers
Check out what made Latin America’s first Paralympic Games a true success.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2016
The public has until 6 September to vote for their favourite from the four candidates.
The IPC selects Dailymotion to live stream 680 hours from Rio 2016 Paralympics
15 HD Dailymotion channels will show 13 live sports, highlights of all 22 sports and Opening and Closing Ceremonies on paralympic.org
Pope Francis wishes athletes good luck for the Rio 2016 Paralympics
Four athletes on Wednesday had the opportunity to discuss with the Holy Father the impact the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games will have around the world.
The CAS dismiss appeal by the Russian Paralympic Committee
The IPC suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee on 7 August for its inability to fulfil its IPC membership responsibilities and obligations.
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to deliver positive societal change
The IPC provided a progress report on preparations for next month’s event.
Refugees to compete in dedicated team at Rio 2016 Paralympics
Para athletes will stand for courage, determination, inspiration and equality at the world’s number one sporting event for driving social inclusion.
