PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Map of the torch relay for Paris 2024](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Paris2024-231108-PTR-MAP-EN-GLOBAL-16-9-LOGOCOMPOSITE.jpg)
Paris 2024 unveils the route of the Paralympic Torch Relay
A 1000 torchbearers will carry the torch from Stoke Mandeville, in England, to Paris, during a four-day journey filled with celebration, excitement and awareness
![Team Visa Summit in Paris](/sites/default/files/2023-11/visaa.jpg)
Team Visa will support 117 Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the Road to Paris 2024
Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Visa selected the largest group in the program's history and the most diverse, representing more than 40 sports, including Breaking
![Brisbane 2032 legacy strategy release](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Elevate%202042%20Press%20Conference-080%20%28002%29.jpg)
Brisbane 2032 releases ambitious 20-year Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy
Elevate 2042 is based on community input and focuses on sport, health and inclusion; connecting people and places; a better future for the environment and economy
![A male Para swimmer seated next to a starting block by a swimming pool](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Zeyad%20Kahil%20.jpg)
Egypt hosts first World Series in Africa to close 2023 season
Local star Kahil switches back to the pool to wrap up the year with a major test ahead of the Games in Paris as Cairo welcomes 74 athletes from 13 nations
![The four awards given to the recipients of the inaugural IPC Classification Recognition Awards that were announced in Cairo.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/inaugural_IPC_Classification_awards.jpg)
Recipients of the inaugural IPC Classification Recognition Awards revealed
Four individuals from Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Norway recognised for their significant contribution to the growth and development of classification in the Paralympic Movement
![Egypt classification code meeting](/sites/default/files/2023-11/ff70ae03-f04e-4ad3-9ca2-9d1f6dfa6068%20%281%29.jpeg)
Classification Code review milestone reached at IPC’s Annual Classification Meeting
The three-day long 2023 classification meeting in Cairo, Egypt, focused on discussion related to the draft IPC Classification Code as the final consultation phase comes to a close
![Correos de Chile created stamps specifically for the Pan American and Parapan American games.](/sites/default/files/2023-11/chile2023.jpg)
Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games: Another big stop in the road to Paris 2024
Almost 2000 athletes from the entire Americas region will battle for medals, records and, in several sports, qualifications for the Paralympics next year
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World champion Ahmed leads hosts’ domination at Cairo 2023 World Cup
Home team Egypt collected 14 gold medals with top powerlifters Ahmed, Elmenyawy and Elelfat emerging winners during the three-day competition
![A male swimmer with a disability in his right arm in a swimming pool](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Alberto%20Abarza%20Chile%20Madeira%202022.jpg)
European Open Championships to return to Madeira in 2024
Portuguese island will host one of the most important Para swimming events in the lead up to the Paralympic Games from 21 to 27 April next year
![A female wheelchair racer crossing the finish line in a street marathon](/sites/default/files/2023-11/Catherine%20Debrunner%20NYC%20Marathon%202023.jpg)
Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug set records at 2023 New York City Marathon
Swiss wheelchair racers dominate the event with Debrunner setting new course record in her debut and Hug making history with his sixth victory