PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC President to receive prestigious Japanese award
On 9 May, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons will be presented the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

Marrakech 2025 GP review: Two new world records and several moments of glory
Tunisia's Paralympic star Maroua Ibrahmi and Italy’s Carlo Fabio Marcello Calcagni improve own world records even as Aymane El Haddaoui leads hosts Morocco to top medal standings at the Grande Stade de Marrakech

World Series 2025: Smith and Araujo deliver strong performances in USA
U.S. swimmer breaks three world records (joined by her compatriot Katie Kubiak with another two) while Brazil's Paralympic star adds four victories to his impressive collection at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis

Debrunner and Hug fly to London Marathon victory
Swiss Silver Bullet make it seven victories in the UK capital to edge closer to David Weir’s record eight wins, Debrunner sets new course record to claim her third triumph

Ghent University, in cooperation with IPC, secure grant for anti-doping study
The Ghent University, in cooperation with the International Paralympic Committee, has launched a study to investigate the use of eye drop medication typically used by athletes with a vision impairment

Germany’s Merle Menje chases more summer and winter success
Germany's Marle Menje shares how she trains for Para athletics and Para cross-country skiing, and talks about her dreams in and out of sports

Buffalo 2025: Declan Farmer focused on winning world title back
U.S. star forward enters the home A-Pool Worlds in an unusual position, as the United States are not the defending champions for the first time in seven years

Top Paralympic Winter Games moments: Germany
With less than one year to go until Milano Cortina 2026, let's take a look at Germany's top moments from the Paralympic Winter Games

World Series 2025: Star-studded field for Indianapolis
195 athletes from 17 nations including home stars Morgan Ray, Jessica Long and Leanne Smith to compete in multi-class events at the IU Natatorium’s pool in Indianapolis, USA

IPC to host fourth Athletes' Forum in June 2025
Athlete representatives from across the Paralympic Movement are expected to gather in June 2025 in Germany.