IPC - Paralympics News, Sports and Results
WEBEnsuring that athletes are classified prior to competing is crucial to safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the competition. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) recognises a total of 28 Paralympic sports. The 22 summer sports are Para archery, Para athletics, Para badminton, blind football, boccia, Para canoe, Para cycling ...
Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games | IPC
WEBThe Paris 2024 Paralympic Games saw more than 4,000 athletes from around the world competing in 549 medal events. The first Paralympic summer Games in the French capital showcased 22 sports, including both individual and team sports. Official website of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris (28 Aug-8 Sep). Find the latest news, medal count, results ...
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Results - Official Event Standings
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Full list of results for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Aug 24-Sep 5, 2021). Find medal count, participants, multi-medallists and results by sport.
Paralympics History - Evolution of the Paralympic Movement
WEBOn 29 July 1948, the day of the Opening Ceremony of the London 1948 Olympic Games, Dr. Guttmann organised the first competition for wheelchair athletes which he named the Stoke Mandeville Games, a milestone in Paralympic history. They involved 16 injured servicemen and women who took part in archery.
Paris 2024 announces Paralympic Games event calendar
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Paris 2024 announces Paralympic Games event calendar. World’s best athletes to compete in 22 Para sports and 549 events across 11 days of competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 01 Feb 2023. A historic Opening Ceremony, the first to be held outside a stadium, will kick off 11 days of thrilling competition at …
Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games | IPC
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Bhuta eager to inspire next generation after retiring from wheelchair rugby. medal table Results. Worldwide Paralympic Partners. Official Website of the Paralympic Movement. Dahlmannstraße 2, 53113 Bonn, Germany. [email protected]. +49-228-2097-200. +49-228-2097-209. About the IPC.
Wheelchair Basketball - About - International Paralympic Committee
WEBWheelchair basketball became a Paralympic sport in 1960. The object of the game is to score the most points in the opposing team’s basket. The team with the most points by the time the clock expires wins. As the name suggests, wheelchair basketball is an adaptation of the able-bodied version. The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation ...
Paris 2024 reveals session-by-session competition schedule
WEBJul 8, 2022 · The Paris 2024 schedule will have athletes winning medals from Day 1 and two busy weekends packed with a variety of sports A detailed, 11-day sport schedule of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be revealed in late 2022 08 Jul 2022. Representatives of Paris 2024, including the Organising Committee President Tony Estanguet (left), tried out ...
Paralympic News Today - Latest News Headlines from the IPC
WEBBest Para athletics moments of Paris 2024. The USA’s Hunter Woodhall won his first Paralympic gold medal and celebrated with his wife and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall. Get the latest Paralympic news and updates on events, competitions and athletes. The official Paralympic site brings you news from around the globe.
Latest Wheelchair basketball News - International Paralympic …
WEBMen’s wheelchair basketball has featured at every Paralympic Games since 1960. Women’s competition was introduced in 1968. The sport is governed by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). Website of Wheelchair Basketball - find athlete bios, world rankings and records, events, paralympic basketball classifications and rules.