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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.

The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Zangenfeind as its new Secretary General. The decision was made during the IWBF Executive Council meeting held on the 12 – 13 April 2025 at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland. The appointment

The IBSA Judo World Cup Tbilisi 2025 served as the backdrop for an important milestone in the ongoing development of IBSA Judo. During the event, a coordination meeting of the IBSA/IJF Joint Working Commission took place, bringing together key stakeholders responsible for operational decisions and strategic recommendations for the sport’s

World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) is thrilled to announce a historic step toward gender equity in wheelchair rugby with the signing of the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport’s Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on March 4. This landmark commitment is accompanied by the launch of the Wheelchair Rugby

The 2025 Virtus Athletics World Championships are set to take place in Brisbane, Australia, from 8–15 October 2025, marking a milestone event for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment. This international competition will bring together top athletes from around the world, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their talent,

Virtus, the international sports federation for athletes with an intellectual impairment, proudly announces the formation of the Virtus International Basketball Federation (VIBF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting basketball for athletes with an intellectual impairment. With a strong focus on inclusion, VIBF will provide structured competition opportunities, ensuring both men and women

The first World Curling event of 2025 gets underway this weekend as teams from across the world come to Stevenston, Scotland for the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2025. The event will run from 1-8 March 2025. This will be the last chance for teams to earn the final qualification points

A training camp for Paracanoe-Marathon paddlers is set to return after a successful first edition in 2024.   Scheduled to be held between April 22 and 26, the French town of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave will again serve as the host.   A total of 12 French and Spanish athletes participated in the camp last

ITTF Development is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 ITTF Continental Youth Grants and the 2025 ITTF PTT Athlete Grant with increased support, two prestigious funding opportunities designed to bolster emerging table tennis talent and support athletes on their journey to excellence. These grants provide vital financial assistance