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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.

New Delhi 2025 qualification criteria and event programme released
World Para Athletics announces World Championships medal programme with 15 additional events compared to the last two editions in Kobe 2024 and Paris 2023; competition will take place from 27 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

World Series Australia 2025: Hodge, Betar and Osborn dazzle in season opener
The Dolphins opened the season with a bang, taking gold medals in 21 out of 23 events at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre. Singaporean Yip Pin Xiu geared up for the forthcoming World Championships at her home nation, with two medals.

IPC pays tribute following passing of IWBF Secretary General
Norbert Kucera dedicated most of his life to wheelchair basketball, shaping the sport with his expertise, leadership and unwavering commitment.

Dubai 2025 GP: Paralympic stars Hug, Ghavelas and Wen race to gold
Seasoned stars and newcomers shine at season-opening Grand Prix over four days at the newly-renovated Dubai grounds

Ukrainian athlete Mariana Shevchuk banned four years for anti-doping rule violation
Para powerlifter returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited substance at the Tbilisi 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

Takeaways from the Para Biathlon World Championships
The IBU Para Biathlon World Championships showcased the excitement that fans can expect at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

World Series Australia 2025: Homecoming for Beecroft after Paris gold
Australian swimmer returns to the pool where she made her international debut 12 years ago, this time as of the home stars at the opening World Series of the season in the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre

Milano Cortina 2026 opens torchbearer application process
The Paralympic Torch Relay will take place from 24 February-6 March 2026, featuring 501 torchbearers

Takeaways from the Para Alpine World Ski Championships
The Maribor 2025 Para Alpine World Ski Championships took place in Slovenia and featured giant slalom and slalom events

IPC praises French government
President Emmanuel Macron confirms full reimbursement of wheelchairs from December 2025, including contribution towards sport chairs

Pedersen and Kampschreur's Para alpine skiing rivalry
Jesper Pedersen and Jeroen Kampschreur competed at the Maribor 2025 Para Alpine Skiing World Championships, which took place just over a year ahead of the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Dubai 2025 Grand Prix: Preview, stars and how to watch
Paralympic champions Athanasios Ghavelas, Marcel Hug and Wen Xiaoyan among the 370 athletes from 42 nations competing from 10 to 13 February in the first GP of the season at the Dubai Club for People of Determination

Mark Arendz on the "massive" team effort behind Para biathlon success
Canada’s Mark Arendz won the men’s 7.5km sprint standing race at the IBU Para Biathlon World Championships on 6 February 2025