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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympic stars return to spotlight at Wheelchair Tennis Masters
The season-ending Wheelchair Singles and Doubles Masters feature top athletes from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Sophie Christiansen announces retirement
Representing Great Britain, Sophie Christiansen has won 10 Paralympic medals across four Games, making her one of the most successful Para equestrian athletes ever.
Thailand athlete Prawat Wahoram receives one year ban for whereabouts violation
If an athlete fails to correctly record their whereabouts or misses a test three times in the space of 12 months, it is considered an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code
Milano Cortina 2026 unveils Look of the Games and pictograms
Milano Cortina 2026 has unveiled the “Look of the Games” and pictograms for the six Paralympic sports
Indian Para athlete Suvarna Raj wins UN SDG Action Awards
Suvarna Raj won the Changemaker category for advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities
IPC President receives Paralympic Order from NPC Portugal
The National Paralympic Committee of Portugal recognised leading Para athletes and officials who have contributed to the development of Para sports in the country
Romanchuk and Scaroni lead USA sweep at NYC Marathon
U.S. athletes return to the top of the podium to become the first pair from the host nation to win the New York City Marathon wheelchair division. It was Romanchuk's third title in the men's race and Scaroni's second in the women's event
IPC to increase sport development investment courtesy of Toyota Mobility Foundation
New Sport for Mobility initiative aims to develop athletes, create athlete leaders and increase sport participation
Four host cities announced for 2025 Grand Prix
Dubai, Cali, Tunis and Olomouc confirmed as part of next year's calendar which will travel across four continents. Czech city will hold the first-ever all-women Grand Prix in July
Sundquist makes statement about disability and creativity with fun Halloween costumes
US Paralympian Josh Sundquist has created fun Halloween costumes for over a decade
Women’s World Challenge: Team USA complete golden hat-trick
U.S. has now won every edition of the event while Canada claim silver and Team Europe take bronze in Skien, Norway
WHO I AM Paralympics nominated for International Emmy Award
Launched in 2016 as a joint project between the Japanese broadcaster WOWOW Inc. and the International Paralympic Committee, the WHO I AM documentary series feature some of the world’s greatest Para athletes.
Best Para triathlon moments of Paris 2024
Lauren Parker captured her maiden gold medal in the women's PTWC event, while Jetze Plat became the first Para triathlete to win three straight titles in the men's event
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