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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Sports Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment (Virtus) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build stronger ties and promote the growth of tennis for athletes with intellectual impairment across the globe. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to making tennis

World Boccia and Gerflor have signed a new four-year agreement that extends one of the sport’s most established technical partnerships and marks the third consecutive contract cycle between the sport’s international governing body and the global flooring manufacturer. The renewed deal confirms Gerflor as the official flooring provider for all

This decision confirms World Sailing’s firm commitment to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and globally consistent competitive structure for athletes with disabilities as the federation continues its mission to grow the sport worldwide and achieve a return of the sport into the Paralympic Games. The new Classification Sub-Committee will operate under the direction of the Para World Sailing Committee and will be responsible for overseeing

When the world’s best boccia players arrive in Seoul next August, they will be stepping into a venue steeped in Olympic heritage, hosted by a polished organisation who have a growing sense of ambition. The 2026 World Boccia Championships promises to be the biggest and most technically advanced edition yet

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley (WPV) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote volleyball in all its forms and ensure it is more accessible and inclusive. The MoU represents a key step in building greater collaboration between the two organisations. Together, the FIVB and

Seoul, 23 September 2025 — The Association of Paralympic Sport Organisations (APSO) held its General Assembly in Seoul, where members reviewed reports and finances, endorsed the APSO Strategy 2025–2032, and elected new leadership. In the presidential election, Dr. Debra Alexander (South Africa) won with 10 votes to 5 against Richard

Underlining its commitment to the evolution of Para Snow Sports, FIS has invested in a series of research initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions across all three disciplines.  University of Queensland study aims to develop evidence-informed classification    Classification is the system used to assess which athletes are eligible

The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) Executive Board has formally approved the composition of the new APSO Classification Commission (ACC). The Commission brings together six informed experts from across the APSO Membership, ensuring broad representation while maintaining operational effectiveness. The Commission members are: Craig Carscadden, Head of Development –

On Thursday, 21 August, APSO hosted its annual Sport Technical Meeting online via Zoom. The three-hour session gathered 24 specialists and staff members, representing 17 APSO member federations and one IPC sport, to share expertise and exchange practical solutions on hosting Para sport events. The discussions focused on some of