ParaVolley events set for 2021

World ParaVolley returns to action this year with exciting tournaments to look forward to, including the much-anticipated Paralympic Games. Before the Summer Games, we complete the Tokyo 2020 men’s cast with the Sitting Volleyball Men’s Final Paralympic Qualification Tournament from June 1 to 5 in Duisburg, Germany. Two months later, the Paralympic Games will take […]

New IWAS Anti-Doping Code comes into force

The 2021 IWAS Anti-Doping Code was developed in partnership with, and approved by, WADA and reflects the changes published in the 2021 WADA Code. IWAS President, Rudi van den Abbeele, said: “As a former athlete myself I hold the principles of fair play close to my heart. I encourage all athletes, staff and our members […]

BISFed publishes its 2020 Annual Report to Members

Following the end of a difficult year for Boccia competition BISFed President David Hadfield reports on what has been achieved in 2020, where Boccia is at the moment, as well as developments ahead. Please find the message here. BISFed takes this opportunity to wish everyone a fresh and positive start to 2021, where we hope to return […]

Four new faces for ITF Wheelchair Tennis Player Council

The ITF wheelchair tennis players have elected the second ITF Wheelchair Tennis Player Council, with players representing all three divisions and all levels of the rankings worldwide set to begin their tenure in 2021. The 2021-2022 Player Council will feature four new faces, including quad world No.3 and reigning US Open champion Sam Schroder and USTA’s Head […]

Barry Couzner OAM re-elected unopposed as WPV President

World ParaVolley is pleased to announce that the appointed Scrutineers have verified the recent Board election results from the General Assembly on December 6, 2020. Barry Couzner OAM (AUS) was re-elected unopposed for another four-year term as President, Louise Ashcroft (CAN) was re-elected as Medical Director and Dr Ivana Pavic (CRO) was elected as Development […]

Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles provisionally accepted into Paralympic Programme

The International Paralympic Committee has confirmed that Wheelchair Mixed Doubles curling has been provisionally approved as an additional event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The announcement was made today following the decision being confirmed at a recent International Paralympic Committee Governing Board Meeting. This confirmation means that two curling events — Mixed […]

Bornan Sports Technology becomes official provider for APSO

The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) is proud to announce Bornan Sports Technology as its official technology provider. Created in 2017 and having their main HQ in Lausanne, the company delivers quick and powerful technology solutions, base software and digital platforms for sport organisations and major sport events. The latter include the Mediterranean Games, […]

IPC to provide EUR 1.8 million worth of grants to support members during pandemic

Historic initiative follows UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ theme ‘Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world’. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is to make EUR 1.8 million worth of grant funding available to its 200-plus member organisations during 2021 as part of efforts to provide additional support during […]

IWAS Wheelchair Fencing School to launch in 2021

The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Wheelchair Fencing has revealed details of a new, worldwide training base for referees, classifiers and coaches at the Brazilian Paralympic Training Centre in Sao Paulo. The IWAS Wheelchair Fencing School, which will launch in 2021, is the result of a collaboration between IWAS, the Brazilian Paralympic Committee […]