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IPC decision on the suspension of NPC Russia and Belarus to go back before the IPC General Assembly in September
• Both NPCs were suspended by the IPC membership at an Extraordinary General Assembly in November 2022 • Appeals Tribunal upholds suspension appeals by NPC Russia and NPC Belarus on technicality • IPC decision not to accept athlete entries from NPC Russia and NPC Belarus in World Para Sports competitions remains in place On 10 May, an IPC Independent Appeals Tribunal upheld on technical grounds, appeals from the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus regarding the suspension of their membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). At an Extraordinary General Assembly on 16 November 2022, the IPC’s member organisations voted to suspend both NPCs as members of the…
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Bahrain to host 2023 IPC General Assembly
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that its 2023 IPC General Assembly and Conference will be hosted by NPC Bahrain, in Manama, between 27-29 September 2023. The General Assembly is the supreme authority of the IPC and last met remotely in December 2021, when the President and a new Governing Board were elected. No elections will take place in Manama, with the next ones taking place in 2025. More than 300 attendees from the IPC’s 209 members made up of National Paralympic Committees, International Federations, Regional Organisations, and International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled are expected to attend. The selection of NPC Bahrain as host for the 2023…
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IPC announces World Para Sports Unit Board members
The newly appointed World Para Sports Unit Board has held its first meeting on Friday (21 April) following the introduction of the five board members. The Board has been established by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board with the authority to govern the six Para sports the IPC serves as the International Federation for (Para athletics, Para dance sport, Para ice hockey, Para powerlifting, Para swimming and shooting Para sport). These sports are currently in a managed process of separation from the IPC and the World Para Sports Unit Board will be responsible for monitoring each of the sport’s progress towards their separation. The World Para Sports Unit Board…
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IPC publishes new Strategic Plan to advance the Paralympic Movement
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published its new Strategic Plan which aims to advance the Paralympic Movement through greater membership engagement, transformative Paralympic Games, showcasing the impact of Para sport, and by pursuing organisational excellence. The Strategic Plan 2023-2026 can be downloaded here in English, French, and Spanish: www.paralympic.org/… The new Strategic Plan developed by the IPC membership and Governing Board focuses on four primary goals: 1. Serve our members and athletes to advance the Paralympic Movement 2. Showcase athlete excellence through the delivery of transformative Paralympic Games 3. Drive impact through Para sport 4. Continue to build a professional organisation that rigorously pursues excellence in service of…
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Para ice hockey athlete Konstantin Shikhov has been sanctioned with an 18-month period of ineligibility for his commission of an anti-doping rule violation (“ADRV”).
On 16 November 2021, the athlete provided an in-competition urine sample, which was analysed and found to contain Chlorthalidone, a prohibited substance. Chlorthalidone is listed in class S5 (Diuretics and Masking Agents) of the Prohibited List, and its use without a Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) is prohibited both in and out of competition. On 14 December 2021, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (“RUSADA”) notified the athlete he may have committed ADRVs under Articles 4.1 and 4.2 of the All-Russian Anti-Doping Rules (presence and use of a prohibited substance). At first instance, the athlete’s case was heard by the Disciplinary Anti-Doping Committee of RUSADA. On 28 January 2022, the RUSADA Committee concluded…
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LA28 Paralympic Games initial sport programme to feature 22 sports
Following an extensive International Federation application and review process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved 22 sports for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. The 22 sports approved for inclusion are governed by the following International Federations: 1. Badminton World Federation (BWF) – Para badminton 2. Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) – Boccia 3. International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) – Blind football 4. International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) – Goalball 5. International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) – Para judo 6. International Canoe Federation (ICF) – Para canoe 7. International Equestrian Federation (FEI) – Para equestrian 8. International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) – Para table tennis 9. International…
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NPC Russia and NPC Belarus suspended at IPC Extraordinary General Assembly
At an Extraordinary General Assembly in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday (16 November 2022), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) member organisations voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus. The decision by IPC members to suspend NPC Russia and NPC Belarus stems from their inability to comply with their membership obligations under the IPC Constitution. This includes the obligations to ‘ensure that, in Para sport within the Paralympic Movement, the spirit of fair play prevails, the safety and health of the athletes are protected, and fundamental ethical principles are upheld’ and ‘not to do anything (by act or omission) that is contrary to the purpose or objects of…
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Record 33 sports bid for LA28 Paralympic Games inclusion
A record 33 Para sports have submitted applications to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to be considered for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games sport programme. International Federations with sports on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme, as well as recognised International Federations, had until 4 July 2022 to submit completed applications to the IPC. All International Federations with sports in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games programme put forward applications, together with arm wrestling, climbing, CP football, golf, karate, Para dance sport, powerchair football, sailing, surfing, and wheelchair handball. In addition, World ParaVolley, the International Federation responsible for sitting volleyball, also presented an application for beach ParaVolley to be included.…
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Second Phase of consultation goes live on the IPC Classification Code Review
• ‘Pivotal phase’ is seeking more targeted IPC Member feedback on key classification issues that emerged from Phase 1 of the Review and an initial working draft of the Code • Findings from Phase 1 are now live on the Paralympic.org The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (1 August 2022) begun a five-month long second consultation phase of the IPC Classification Code Review. As the Review takes a deep dive into the key issues that the IPC Membership have identified around classification, engagement with stakeholders in this next phase is seen as pivotal. Also, as part of the Phase 2 consultation launch, the Code Drafting Team has presented an…
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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has transferred the governance of Para biathlon to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) as of 13 July 2022
Para biathlon will be managed by the IBU in cooperation with the International Ski Federation and Snowboard (FIS) through a joint Steering Committee. Para biathlon will be integrated into FIS’ general Para sport initiative with the IBU supporting with technical knowledge of biathlon and helping to further develop and improve the competition structure from low-level events through to World Cups and World Championships. Given Para biathlon and Para cross-country share many of the same athletes it was agreed a coordinated approach was necessary to maximise efficiencies and opportunities for the athletes. The Steering Committee will be made up of the President and General Secretary of the IBU and FIS. IPC…
