World Rowing, Virtus and the IPC strengthen collaboration on inclusive high-performance rowing pathways

World Rowing, Virtus and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are progressing a strengthened collaboration to advance inclusive high-performance rowing pathways for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Following strategic discussions in Lausanne between World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland, Executive Director Vincent Gaillard, Virtus President Robyn Smith OAM and IPC President Andrew Parsons, the organisations have agreed […]

ITF celebrates 50 years of wheelchair tennis with Hall of Champions

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is proud to mark the 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis this year, celebrating five decades since Brad Parks founded the sport in California, USA, in 1976. To recognise the milestone, the ITF has launched the Wheelchair Tennis Hall of Champions – a digital platform celebrating players, coaches and contributors who […]

The inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Oman marked a defining moment for Para Inclusive Sailing

As the first event of its kind, the World Sailing Inclusion Championships brought together sailors from across impairment groups, classes and pathways, creating a championship that reflected both the competitive ambition and inclusive values of the sport.  Hosted in Oman, the championship welcomed over 30 nations, with sailors competing across the Hansa 303, RS Venture Connect, Visually Impaired Fareast […]