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Established on September 22, 1989, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is a global non-profit organization focused on athletes. It consists of an elected Governing Board, a dedicated management team, and several Standing Committees and Councils. Since 1999, our headquarters have been located in Bonn, Germany. The IPC is primarily tasked with assisting over 200 member organizations in growing Para sport and promoting social inclusion. Additionally, we are responsible for organizing and ensuring the success of the Paralympic Games, and we serve as the international federation for 10 different Para sports.

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Barlaam reflects on Paris 2024 glory, aims to spark buzz for MIlano Cortina 2026

3 weeks ago | paralympic.org | Harry De Cosemo

Simone Barlaam became one of the faces of Paris 2024, but eight months on, he is only just coming to terms with what he achieved and the Games’ impact on the Paralympic Movement overall. The Italian Para swimming star won three gold medals and a silver at La Defense Arena last summer, and set a world record in the men’s 50m freestyle S9.
Tbilisi 2025 World Cup: Preview, stars and where to watch

4 weeks ago | paralympic.org | Priyanka Sharma

Paris 2024 champions Abdelkareem Khattab and Omar Qarada will be among 134 athletes from 25 nations competing in Georgia in the first World Cup of the 2025 World Para Powerlifting season ⒸHiroki Nishioka / WPPO By Priyanka Sharma l For World Para Powerlifting The first World Para Powerlifting World Cup of the season is set to begin in Tbilisi, Georgia with several former champions including Paris 2024 Paralympic stars returning to a familiar venue over the next three days (10 -12 May). There...
Marrakech Grand Prix: Two new world records and several moments of glory

1 month ago | paralympic.org | Priyanka Sharma

Tunisia's Paralympic star Maroua Ibrahmi and Italy’s Carlo Fabio Marcello Calcagni improve own world records even as Aymane El Haddaoui leads hosts Morocco to top medal standings at the Grande Stade de Marrakech ⒸMaroc Handisport By Priyanka Sharma l For World Para Athletics The Marrakech 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix lived up to the great expectations, with world records shattered and the star-studded home team dominating the medal standings at the Grande Stade de Marrakech. Tunisian...
Emanuel Perathoner prepares to take spotlight on home snow at Milano Cortina 2026

1 month ago | paralympic.org | Harry De Cosemo

Meet Italy's Para snowboard star Emanuel Perathoner, who is aiming to make his Paralympic debut in front of a home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026 ⒸAndrew Jay By Harry De Cosemo | For the IPC Emanuel Perathoner hopes 2026 will be a life-changing year.
Para swimming stars share their goals for the 2025 season

Jan 7, 2025 | paralympic.org | Victor Pereira

Yip Pin Xiu and Husnah Kukundakwe are eyeing the World Championships in Singapore, check out what Gabriel Araujo, Ellie Challis and Simone Barlaam are planning for the new year ⒸInstagram World Para Swimming By Victor Pereira | For World Para Swimming World Para Swimming reached out to some of the stars in our sport to learn about their main goals for 2025.
Citi World Series: Finland’s Khalili dominates pool in final meet in Cairo

Dec 9, 2024 | paralympic.org | Victor Pereira

Khalili clinches five gold medals to propel Finland to top of medals even as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and hosts Egypt shone with podium finishes as 2024 Para Swimming calendar officially concluded ⒸEgyptian Paralympic Committee By Victor Pereira | For World Para Swimming The 2024 Para Swimming calendar officially concluded after an exciting final Citi Para Swimming World Series meet in Cairo, Egypt, over the weekend. Finland’s Nader Khalili (S14) emerged as the most decorated athlete, claiming...
Citi World Series: Cairo ready to host Paralympians in grand finale

Dec 5, 2024 | paralympic.org | Victor Pereira

For the second consecutive year, the Para Swimming calendar wraps up in Africa with the World Series in Egypt, that is set to be competed by 85 athletes from 18 different countries from 6 - 8 December ⒸAdam Pretty/ Getty Images By Victor Pereira | For World Para Swimming The Citi Para Swimming World Series lands in Cairo, Egypt for its ninth and last meet of the year, with 85 athletes from 18 countries set to compete in multi-class events from Friday to Sunday (6 - 8 December). All the action...
Citi World Series: Rojas leads Mexican domination in Guadalajara

Nov 25, 2024 | paralympic.org | Victor Pereira

Electrifying performances took centre stage at the Guadalajara's Centro Acuatico Metropolitano when the Citi Para Swimming World Series Mexico 2024 was held over four days last weekend (21–24 November). While the multi-class events witnessed exceptional talents from across the Americas and beyond, the host nation delivered a dominant performance, topping the medals table with 14 golds from their 44 medals: 14 gold, 17 silver, and 13 bronze.
Citi World Series: Aceves, Gutierrez to debut as new Paralympic medallists at home

Nov 20, 2024 | paralympic.org | Victor Pereira

The Citi Para Swimming World Series returns to the sporting calendar following the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with its eighth meet taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico, from Thursday to Sunday (21–24 November). Over four action-packed days, 219 swimmers from 11 nations will gather at the Centro Acuatico Metropolitano to compete in multi-class events.
Buffalo, USA to host 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool

Nov 19, 2024 | paralympic.org | USA Hockey

Hosted in conjunction with USA Hockey, the tournament will mark the first time in a decade and fourth in history the USA plays host to the A-Pool Worlds Ⓒ Erica Perreaux/Hockey Canada Images/WPIH By World Para Ice Hockey and USA Hockey World Para Ice Hockey, the global governing body for the fastest-paced Paralympic winter sport, has announced the 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool will take place in Buffalo, New York in the USA from 24-31 May, 2025. Hosted in conjunction with...