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Inaugural 2026 World Abilitysport Guttmann Games heading to Finland
On 22nd November, by unanimous decision, the World Abilitysport Governing Board awarded the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttmann Games to Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Centre in Finland. The venue, which is the country’s Paralympic training centre and located in the picturesque Nastola in Lahti boasts facilities such as an ice
ITTF unveils new World Para Circuit structure set to transform Para Table Tennis
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) today announced a comprehensive overhaul of the ITTF World Para Circuit, introducing a reimagined structure that promises to elevate Para table tennis worldwide. With a brand-new logo, three competitive event tiers, an updated ranking system, and an ambitious schedule of over 20 events across
IPC to increase sport development investment courtesy of Toyota Mobility Foundation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is significantly increasing its investment into sport development initiatives that benefit its members from 2025 onwards thanks to a landmark four-year grant agreement with the Toyota Mobility Foundation. Toyota Mobility Foundation, whose mission is to create a truly mobile society that will help people around
3×3 Wheelchair Basketball included at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially announced that Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This marks a return to Scotland for the event, following Glasgow’s successful hosting of the Games in 2014. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place from July 23 to August 2,
2025 World Abilitysport Games Host City Announced
The 2025 World Abilitysport Games have been awarded to the city of Jakarta and the National Paralympic Committee of Indonesia. The Games to be held from 10-21 September 2025 (TBC) propose an extensive sport programme with athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton, Para fencing, table tennis, archery, CP football, sitting volley, wheelchair
Athletes with Intellectual Impairment competing in 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships receive a special recognition
For the first time in World Triathlon history, the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Townsville awarded a separate set of medals to athletes with Intellectual Impairment that are competing at the event – even if this impairment is currently not considered under the Para triathlon classification system but is
2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships under the banner of inclusion
A sustainability concept that covers all areas Environment, society, economy, management… the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships have a sustainability concept that covers all areas of the event taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, in September. “We have set specific sustainability goals and these will be measured and
West Asia Women’s Goalball Development Workshop Held in Jordan
IBSA recently concluded a successful two-day West Asia Women’s Development Workshop in Amman, Jordan, supported by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) IF grant and organized with the Jordan National Paralympic Committee. Ms. Aurora Zanolin, President of the IBSA Goalball Committee, opened the workshop by thanking the IPC, IBSA, and the
Stevenston, Scotland to host World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2025
Stevenston, Scotland – World Curling and Scottish Curling are pleased to announce that the Auchenharvie Leisure Centre in the Scottish town of Stevenston will host the 2025 editions of World Wheelchair Curling Championship and World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. The North Ayrshire town of Stevenston, sits on the west
World Sailing commits to making sport “truly inclusive” with landmark Para Inclusive Strategy
World Sailing is targeting a return to the Paralympic Games after publishing its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029. The Para Inclusive Strategy focuses on growing Para Sailing in collaboration with Member National Authorities (MNAs), major events, and within the structure