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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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
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
Debrunner, Hug continue dominance with Chicago Marathon titles
Paralympic champions Debrunner improves her own course record while Hug wins a three-way battle for the men's wheelchair race title for the fourth time
Para powerlifter Ahmad Razm Azar banned three years for anti-doping rule violation
The Georgian athlete returned an adverse analytical finding for a Prohibited Substance at the Tbilisi 2023 World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Best Para taekwondo moments of Paris 2024
Zakia Khudadadi wins first-ever medal for Refugee Paralympic Team
Stage set for Women’s World Challenge in Skien, Norway
Defending champions USA, Canada, Great Britain, Team Europe and Team Pacific keen to kick-off action at Skien Fritidspark as competition schedule for Women’s World Challenge announced from 25 to 28 October
Best Para powerlifting moments of Paris 2024
Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark makes stunning debut to take gold, breaking world record twice on the way
Korea to host first-ever Officiating Camp in November
Officiating Camp will take place from 14-18 November at the Gangneung Hockey Centre, the same venue that hosted the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games competition, to train and evaluate promising future officials, referees and linespersons from around the world to further develop the sport
Para powerlifter Alina Solodukhina banned three years for anti-doping rule violation
Kazakh athlete returned an adverse analytical finding for a Prohibited Substance at the Tbilisi 2023 World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Best wheelchair rugby moments of Paris 2024
Japan made history with maiden Paralympic gold medal