PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Six Paralympians nominated for 2025 Laureus Sport Awards
Catherine Debrunner, Teresa Perales Fernandez, Yuyan Jiang, Tokito Oda, Matt Stutzman, and Qu Zimo have been shortlisted for the prestigious World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability award

Exclusive pre-sale of tickets for Visa cardholders
On 5 March 2025, Visa cardholders worldwide can access the exclusive pre-sale on the official ticketing platform (tickets.milanocortina2026.org) and use their Visa to purchase tickets to the competitions they wish to attend

Media accreditation open for Buffalo 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships
Tournament will be returning to the USA for the first time in a decade and will take place from 24 to 31 May this year, accreditation deadline is 14 April

Iranian athlete Sajad Mohammadian banned three years for anti-doping rule violation
Para athletics athlete returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited substance from an out-of-competition test

Let's Dance with Taliso Engel!
Paralympic and world champion swimmer swaps the pool for the dance floor in this year’s German dance show

IPC's groundbreaking project delivers impactful results in the Americas
The International Paralympic Committee's groundbreaking project En Sus Marcas, Listos… Inclusion strengthened national Paralympic structures in Latin America, while also increasing awareness and understanding of Para sport across the region

"IT’s Your Vibe" announced as Milano Cortina 2026 motto
The motto highlights how the Games are a great shared experience that aims to celebrate energy, passion and connection between people

TCL announced as new Worldwide Paralympic Partner
Global technology company TCL will drive new experiences for fans and athletes at the Paralympic Games and Olympic Games

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.