PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Allianz and NPC Croatia open an exhibition in Zagreb
Presented on 15 panels, the exhibition showcases the projects through which Allianz and the Croatian Paralympic Committee have, over the years, brought Para sport closer to children and the wider public
Meet Italy’s first Paralympic badminton player
Rosa Efomo de Marco made sporting history for Italy at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Now she is preparing to make her second Paralympic appearance at LA28
IPC obituary: Dr Gertrude Krombholz
Dr Gertrude Krombholz was one of the pioneers of wheelchair dance and international Para dance sport
Sumit Antil on overcoming injury and doubts to defend Asian Para Games title
India’s two-time Paralympic champion battles through pain to retain his men’s javelin F64 title at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, and has now set his sights on a fourth World Championships title in Tashkent next year
World Series 2026: Teenager Apaestegui leads home hopes at season finale in Lima
The 16-year-old is among 171 athletes from 23 nations, including Paralympic and regional stars, competing at the final World Series stop of 2026, an important test ahead of the Lima 2027 Parapan American Games.
Brisbane 2032 Paralympic sport programme to be decided in 2027
The Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games will take place between 24 August and 5 September 2032
Paralympic leaders answer call to action at IPC Membership Gathering
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Membership Gathering took place in Berlin, Germany, from 7-9 November 2026
Mehrzadselakjani: “Sitting volleyball completely saved my life”
With eight Paralympic gold medals, Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have dominated the sport. For Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, it is a life-changing game.
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