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The ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships 2026 will make history when 165 male and 165 female athletes compete in Pattaya from 23-29 November, marking the first time the championships have achieved complete gender equality.  This groundbreaking milestone coincides perfectly with the ITTF’s centenary celebrations, creating what promises to be

Professional wheelchair tennis players across the world will have more opportunities to compete alongside their non-wheelchair peers from next year, thanks to a new calendar structure announced by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) today. From 2026, a significant number of new UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour events will take place at

The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) is pleased to announce the official adoption of its new Strategy 2025–2032, following approval by the APSO Executive Board at its meeting on 23 June 2025. Developed through an inclusive and consultative process, the strategy reflects the views, priorities, and aspirations of APSO’s

FORT WAYNE, IN (June 3, 2025) – Turnstone Center, in partnership with World ParaVolley (WPV), Visit Fort Wayne, and the City of Fort Wayne, announced today that Fort Wayne will host the 2025 WPV Sitting ParaVolley World Cup from October 12–18, 2025. This prestigious international event will bring nearly 500

Virtus – the International Sports Federation for athletes with an intellectual impairment – is proud to announce that the 5th Virtus World Indoor Rowing Championship will take place in Torino, Italy, from 13 to 17 October 2025. The event will be hosted at the Impianto PalaMirafiori, an indoor venue in the heart of the

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Para-standing Tennis and Padel Association (IPSTPA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration between both organisations. The MOU recognises the clear alignment in values and the ITF’s commitment to the expansion of access to tennis, regardless of the

World Sailing and World Abilitysport have partnered to host Para Inclusive Sailing at the 2025 World Abilitysport Beach Games in Mersin, Türkiye. Alongside an eclectic mix of six other open-air and beach sports, Para inclusive sailing will be hosted from 18-25 October in the city’s picturesque Mersin Marina. World Sailing

The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) is proud to announce the renewal of its global partnership with Molten, a world-leading manufacturer of sporting goods and official ball supplier. The new eight-year agreement strengthening a long-standing collaboration that continues to support the growth and development of wheelchair basketball worldwide. Facilitated by

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) continue to deepen their collaboration to promote and develop para-football across Europe and globally. UEFA is committed to supporting all para-football federations, reinforcing its dedication to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in sports for all. In a

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has announced the convening of its Extraordinary General Assembly, which will take place from October 25–26, 2025, in Antalya, Türkiye. This event will mark an important milestone for the organization, aimed at updating its statutes and strengthening its position within the international sports community.