PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Para trap pioneer Emilio Poli on how the sport transformed his life
Two-time medallist at the Para Trap World Championships, the Italian talks about his resilient journey, meeting his idol and Olympic medallist Silvana Stanco, and expectations for future events, including September's Worlds in Brno, Czechia
IPC approves two new Recognised International Federations
The approval of International SAMBO Federation and World Bowls brings to 15 the number of IPC Recognised International Federations
Meet Ishona Charles, Grenada's Paralympic trailblazer
Ishona Charles, the only athlete from Grenada to compete in two Paralympic Games, shares her journey in sport and what she hopes to achieve for the island nation
LA Mayor Bass committed to a "Games For All"
Los Angeles has committed to a "Games For All" ahead of the LA28 Paralympic Games
Information about media accreditation for New Delhi 2025 World Championships
Accreditation period for international media closed on 25 July 2025. Process still open for Indian-based media
USA and Australia to open inaugural Women’s World Championships
World Para Ice Hockey announces full competition schedule for historic tournament in Dolny Kubin, Slovakia taking place from 26 to 31 August
WADA Independent Observers Report praises IPC's anti-doping programme at Paris 2024
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) welcomes the publication of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) official report from the Independent Observer (IO) team, which has praised the work of the IPC’s Anti-Doping Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Cairo 2025 Worlds preliminary competition schedule released
The Rookie and Next Gen Worlds will be held over two days for the first time, followed by eight days of the Elite competition this October in Egypt
Peter Rice named LA28 Head of Ceremonies and Content
Peter Rice will oversee the creative vision and physical production of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the LA28 Paralympic Games and the Olympic Games
Declan Farmer on spring of celebration and summer of training
After a spring of celebration and a summer of training, Declan Farmer is focused on leading Team USA to Para ice hockey gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games