Paris 2024 bronze medallist Arthur Ribeiro Xavier triumphs in three events so did five-time Paralympic champion Rogier Dorsman while Alice Tai shine with two gold. Brazil top Barcelona 2026 medal table with four gold followed by the hosts, Great Britain and France with three and two golds, respectively.

Reigning world champion Albert Gelis and Paralympic champions Inigo Llopis Sanz, Ugo Didier and Rogier Dorsman among highlights as 238 athletes from 39 nations gather for second edition in Spain following successful 2025 debut

Czechia's David Kratochvil (S11) and Russia's Konstantin Burmistrov (S12) steal the show with world records as nine nations win gold medals during the second stop of the 2026 Para Swimming World Series season in Italy

Four-time Paralympic champion Carlotta Gilli headlines a strong home delegation as 394 athletes from 40 nations are set to compete in one of Europe’s most established Para swimming meets

Czechia’s David Kratochvil, Brazil’s Gabriel Araujo and Italy’s Simone Barlaam are shortlisted for their impressive performances at last year's World Championships in Singapore

Hosts claim 14 golds as Canada lead international challenge; first of nine World Series stops sets early benchmark for 2026 season

Nine-meeting calendar gets under way in Gold Coast with strategic shift towards outdoor racing ahead of LA28 Paralympics

Nine meets are scheduled between February and November, bringing together the best Para swimmers from around the world for another year of top-class competition

Relocation from Melbourne will provide Australian and international Para swimmers the chance to experience outdoor conditions as they prepare for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles 

Commonwealth Sport announces Malta as the host of the 2027 Youth Games, marking the first time Para swimming joins the competition programme

After winning three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Italian Para swimmer Simone Barlaam sets his sights on making Milano Cortina 2026 just as unforgettable

World Para Swimming has launched Expressions of Interest to host the European Championships in 2026 and 2028

Italian Para swimming star uses his talent and passion for drawing to support the promotion of the Paralympic Winter Games in his hometown

Lima, Peru and Fuji-Shizuoka, Japan will welcome the competition for the first time ever while Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy and Paris, France continue to solidify their status as key stages on the sport’s calendar

Para swimming, Para athletics, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling, Para lawn bowls, Para powerlifting, shooting Para sport, Para table tennis and Para triathlon will be featured at Victoria 2026, with Para disciplines in golf, coastal rowing and road race cycling also vying for inclusion