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International Paralympic Committee

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About

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) governs the Paralympic Games and serves as the central hub for the global Paralympic Movement. With a reach spanning 200+ member organisations and 1.2 billion people with disabilities worldwide, the IPC's mission extends far beyond elite sport — encompassing development, education, and the use of sport as a tool for social inclusion.

What It Offers

  • 28 Paralympic sports: Comprehensive guides to summer and winter sports, from wheelchair basketball and para athletics to para alpine skiing and sitting volleyball
  • Classification information: Detailed explanation of how Paralympic classification works, which sports are eligible, and how athletes are evaluated
  • Athlete resources: Support networks, athlete councils, anti-doping guidance, and medical/scientific resources
  • I'mPOSSIBLE programme: An educational initiative teaching students about Paralympic values and disability inclusion
  • Game results and coverage: Archives and live updates for all Paralympic Games (Paris 2024, LA 2028, Brisbane 2032)
  • Sport for Development: Programmes connecting disability sport to broader inclusion goals in developing countries

Who It's For

The IPC website serves para athletes at all levels, coaches, national committees, educators, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding Paralympic sport. Content covers both competitive pathways and broader sport participation.

Who it helps

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Cost
Free
Age groups
  • Middle & High School (12–18)
  • Young Adult (18–26)
  • Adult (26+)

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