PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Marrakech 2025 Grand Prix preview: Home heroes eager to shine
Over 330 athletes from 51 delegations including 21 African nations and hosts Morocco will take centre stage at the Grande Stade de Marrakech from 24 to 26 April

Noble’s mission: Grow women’s participation in Para trap
'It doesn’t matter what country you’re from, you’re all there, shooting together, cheering each other on, sharing tips and tricks because we are trying to move this sport forward,' says USA athlete who is aiming to compete at July's World Championships in Brno

Boston Marathon 2025: Hug secures eighth win, Scaroni claims second title
'It means a lot to me to win this year, on the 50th anniversary of wheelchair racing here,' says Hug after meeting Bob Hall, pioneer of the first official wheelchair race in Boston and designer of Hug's early racing chair

Para swimming star Yuyan Jiang wins 2025 Laureus Award
China’s Yuyan Jiang won seven gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics to finish as the most successful athlete of the Games

Yuyan Jiang, Daniel Dias, Natalie du Toit: when Para swimming won the Laureus
A lookback at the years when Para swimmers were awarded Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability

Emanuel Perathoner prepares for debut Paralympic Winter Games
Meet Italy's Para snowboard star Emanuel Perathoner, who is aiming to make his Paralympic debut in front of a home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026

IPC appoints Membership Engagement Committee
The Committee will be chaired by Malawi Paralympic Committee President James Chiutsi

Top Paralympic Winter Games moments: Italy
With less than one year to go until Milano Cortina 2026, let's take a look at Italy's top moments from the Paralympic Winter Games
IPC development programmes have a global impact
Implemented in 133 countries during 2024, the IPC’s development initiatives benefited nearly 37,000 people in 2024

Changwon announced as host of 2026 World Championships
Event set for 3–14 September 2026 at Changwon International Shooting Range, a venue that has hosted World Cups for the past four years; World Championships to offer quota allocation for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games

Nagano 1998-Milano Cortina 2026: Paralympic Winter Games torches
Now is the perfect time to look back at some of the torches from the past Paralympic Winter Games