PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

World Para Swimming confirms four host cities for 2025-2026 World Series
Lima, Peru and Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan will welcome the competition for the first time ever while Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy and Paris, France continue to solidify their status as key stages on the sport’s calendar
IPC President recognises growth of Paralympic Movement in the Dominican Republic
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons congratulated the Dominican Paralympic Committee for the growth it has achieved

Four Para athletes featured in documentary series WHO I AM Paralympics
Wheelchair tennis players Yui Kamiji and Tokito Oda, wheelchair racer Tomoya Ito and Para swimmer Keiichi Kimura will be featured in the new season of the Paralympic documentary series

Milano Cortina 2026: 500 days to go
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will open on 6 March 2026

Glasgow confirmed as 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts
The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026 and will feature six Para sports

IPC announces recipients of 2024 IPC Classification Recognition Awards
Five individuals recognised for their tremendous efforts in classification

Record number of attendees discuss Classification Code implementation
Over 140 participants gathered at the International Paralympic Committee headquarters to share, learn and discuss how to advance classification practices across the Movement

Rosters published for Women’s World Challenge
World Para Ice Hockey releases rosters for five teams set to compete at third edition of event from 25-28 October

World Para Ice Hockey to hold 2024 Skills Development Camp in Slovakia
Event will run from 7 to 11 November and feature athletes from Slovakia, France, Finland, Hungary and the Netherlands

Best goalball moments of Paris 2024
Turkiye became the first team to win three golds in a row in the women's competition