IPC hosts International Federation Open Days

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) welcomed 24 International Federations, International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled, and Recognised International Federations to its headquarters in Bonn, Germany, for its International Federation (IF) Open Days, from 12 to 16 May 2025.

Over 50 representatives from the sporting bodies participated in over 125 one-on-one meetings with Team IPC members, including IPC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Peters, as well subject matter leads from Paralympic Games, Sport, Classification, Membership, Anti-doping, Communications, and Media Rights. The meetings provided the chance to discuss opportunities and challenges, exchange best practices, and look towards the future.

Mike Peters PLY, IPC CEO, said: “It’s been fantastic to welcome so many of our sporting bodies to our new Campus this week. The IPC exists to serve its members and the IF Open Days act as a tremendous platform to exchange insights and advance discussions with members that will further our collective organisational strengths and capabilities.”

In addition to the functional area meetings, attendees of the IF Open Day received a tour of the IPC Campus, which is one of the most accessible office spaces in Germany.

Within the Paralympic Movement, there are 17 International Federations who serve as the sole worldwide representative of a specific Para sport on the Paralympic Games Sport Programme and three International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled (IOSD) who represent specific disability groups. Although they are not IPC members, the IPC also grants Recognised International Federations, (RIF) status to 14 international federations that contribute to the development of the Paralympic Movement.