Vista 2019 - News

More than 70 people pose for a group photo in front of a screen that says "IPC IF and NPC Classification Meeting"

IPC

Over 70 Para sport and NPC representatives meet to discuss classification

Three-day classification meeting, held between 15 and 17 September, gave an opportunity for participants to share their experience and learn more about the new draft of the IPC Classification Code

An archer in a blindfold decorated with the Union Jack rests his hands on a downturned bow.

Archery

Vision and hearing-impaired archer strikes bullseye against all odds

Great Britain’s Richard John Nicholl and his coaches making history in improbable scenario

Reigning Paralympic champions USA will return to one of their favourite venues where they have won gold medals in their last two trips to Ostrava.

Para Ice Hockey

World’s best return to Ostrava to revive old rivalry

Nail biting contests on the cards as Paralympic and Worlds champions USA and silver medallists Canada meet again in a familiar territory

Three female athletes pose by raising two fingers in front of their faces at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Athletics

Caironi embraces friendship behind Italy’s 100m sweep at Tokyo 2020

Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Martina Caironi took silver behind her “sister” Ambra Sabatini in the women’s 100m T63, with fellow Italian and close friend Monica Graziana Contrafatto wrapping up the podium

Athletes raise and wave French flags on stage as audience members clap.

Paris 2024

Thomas Jolly appointed Artistic Director of Paris 2024 ceremonies

Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Jolly is known for his talent in mixing academic and popular arts in a wide variety of genres

A Para hockey player preparing to shoot in front of an opponent with a goaltender in the background

Para Ice Hockey

Top 5 tips to get started in Para archery from history-making champion Nemati

Nemati, the first Iranian woman to win a gold medal at either a Paralympic or Olympic Games, says having patience and hope are key to success in the sport that has taught her many important things in life

A male athlete in a chair competing in javelin throw

Athletics

Grand Prix 2023 calendar revealed

Tunis will be the first of six cities hosting the series next year in the season that marks the 10th anniversary of the World Para Athletics GP

Six athletes, three standing in the back and three in wheelchairs at the front, pose for a photo in front of the IPC headquarters.

IPC

Athletes’ Council meets in Bonn, encourages more athlete engagement

The members of the current Athletes' Council were elected at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games and met in-person for the first time at the IPC headquarters in Bonn

Para Ice Hockey

Coaches reflect on the unique experience at Green Bay

Four team leaders reflect on the impact of the first Women's World Challenge on their players and the legacy of the event

LA28

LA28 on track to deliver “inspiring” Olympic and Paralympic Games

The LA28 Organising Committee gave updates on the progress of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a visit of the IOC's Coordination Commission, which included IPC President Andrew Parsons and Chief Paralympic Games Delivery Officer Colleen Wrenn

Two rows of Beijing 2022 curling stones marked on the ice.

Wheelchair Curling

Wheelchair curler accepts six-month ban for anti-doping rule violation

Matter resolved by agreement after the IPC appealed to the CAS against a first instance national-level decision

Local star and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medallist Ayoub Sadni will aim at improving his time that made him Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion in the men’s 400m T47, at home.

Athletics

Morocco hosts first-ever GP led by Paralympic champions

Grand Prix series returns to Africa with plenty of Tokyo 2020 champions in action in the three-day event in Marrakech

Para Ice Hockey

Great Britain sets example in opening Para ice hockey to more female players

Great Britain launched the women's Para ice hockey programme last year and coach Peggy Assinck hopes that other countries will follow suit

A male in a wet suit stands on the ocean shore, his feet in the water.

Swimming

From pool to ocean, "Amphibian Namibian" is swimming with a mission

Gideon Nasilowski, who represented Namibia at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, is on a mission to swim between Robben Island and Cape Town in South Africa to prove that there is no challenge he cannot overcome