PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC calls for abstracts for Paralympic Sports Medicine and Science Conference
The International Paralympic Committee and the Japanese Paralympic Committee seek abstract submissions for the Paralympic Sports Medicine and Science Conference 2027
Mariana D’Andrea on the power of Para sport
Brazilian Para powerlifting star Mariana D’Andrea reflects on winning Paralympic gold and how Para sport can transform attitudes towards disability
IPC Vice President calls for inclusive sport for children with disabilities
International Paralympic Committee Vice-President Leila Marques PLY attended the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport in Monaco
Newcastle 2026: Team World | Five Things to Know
All you need to know about Team World ahead of the 2026 Women's World Championships in Newcastle, including its unique role in developing women's Para ice hockey
Rwanda and Slovenia strengthen development of sitting volleyball
Sixty technical officials participated in training camps organised by World ParaVolley in Rwanda and Slovenia
Boddington ends Cundy's 20-year reign at Para Cycling Track Worlds
For 20 years, the men’s C4 1km kilometre time trial at the UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships belonged to Great Britain’s Jody Cundy. In Apeldoorn, a new champion was crowned
Hug wins thriller as Debrunner seals Swiss double in New York
Marcel Hug edged Daniel Romanchuk by one second for a record-extending eighth wheelchair title, while Catherine Debrunner capped her season with a dominant victory at the 2026 New York City Marathon
Wen, Malone and Jacques lead star cast at Tashkent 2027 Test Event
More than 300 athletes, including Paralympic and world champions, will compete at the Para Athletics Uzbekistan Open Championships 2026 from 2 to 4 November in Tashkent
LA28 unveils “Stars Align” as official slogan
Launching worldwide with a 60-second campaign film, “Stars Align” is both a rallying cry and an invitation for athletes to compete on sport’s biggest stage, volunteers to lend a hand and supporters everywhere to cheer them on
Newcastle 2026: Team Great Britain | Five Things to Know
All you need to know about Team GB ahead of the Newcastle 2026 World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships