PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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

Bids open to host WPIH Events for the 2026–2030 cycle
Be part of shaping the future of Para ice hockey — available events include the Women’s World Championships, A-Pool-, B-Pool, and C-Pool World Championships, and development activities

Bobby Body on Para powerlifting as therapy and aiming for first Worlds medal
After fourth place in his first Paralympics, the ex-USA Marine targets podium finishes at October’s World Championships in Cairo and at the home Games in LA2028

CBC and Globo to broadcast Milano Cortina 2026 in Canada and Brazil
Milano Cortina 2026 has confirmed exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Canada and Brazil, awarded to CBC/Radio-Canada and Globo respectively

‘Biathlon Bandit’ Dani Aravich’s summer training
Channeling her inner 'Biathlon Bandit,' U.S. Para biathlete Dani Aravich powers through summer training as she sets her sights on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
WADA launches new e-learning course
The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced the launch of a new e-learning course to educate Para athletes, guides, and coaches on the anti-doping rules for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

IPC announces grants for classification research
The IPC Classification Research Grants will support the development and improvement of best practice and evidence-based classification systems in Para sports