International Paralympic Committee news

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed two-time Paralympian Dr Mike Peters as its new CEO. Peters – who captained the USA 7-a-side football team ... More

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions, which are set to play a pivotal role in the ... More

The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark the start of the London 2019 World Para Swimming championships. ... More

Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim Hollingsworth, who was named Sport England CEO earlier this year. ... More

A hub for recreational sports, wellness and civic engagement has opened in St Louis, Missouri, using a design that shelters it from an interstate highway. ... More

The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been announced at a ceremony during the 25th IAKS Congress. The ... More

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the National Paralympic Heritage Trust £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m) to establish a heritage centre in the UK chronicling the ... More

Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics – has been elected as chair of the British Paralympic ... More

Alpine skiing and snowboarding events taking place at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will now share a venue as Games organisers attempt to scale back ... More

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has taken steps to rebrand 10 sports it oversees as an international federation to distinguish them from Paralympic competition. Sports ... More

A cumulative audience of four billion is expected to watch the Paralympic Games for the first time – with a record 154 countries offering coverage ... More

Several athletes from as many as 60 nations may not be able to compete at the Paralympic Games in Rio next month due to confusion ... More

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have aligned ever more closely after signing a long-term agreement to “enhance the brand” of ... More

The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and dementia, has been officially opened by the president of the ... More

Preparation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea have taken a knock following the shock resignation of president Yang-ho Cho. Cho has stepped ... More

Around 300 athletes will contest 38 medal events at Gold Coast 2018, which is being described as the largest para-sport event in the history of ... More

The Paralympic Movement has signed its first combined sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Toyota in an agreement which is being lauded as 'monumental'. The Toyota ... More

Online private rental portal Airbnb has struck a deal with Rio 2016 organisers which will see residents of the city provide up to 20,000 additional ... More

Sunday will see the launch of a pilot education programme from the International Paralympic Committee. Proud Paralympian will be introduced at the IPC Powerlifting World ... More

A new global report into gender equality in sports governance has found most governing bodies and sports organisations do not meet the target of having ... More

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) have announced the winners of ... More

The Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid committee is hoping to capitalise on the recent International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Shooting World Cup by using it in its ... More

Image: The closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics Up to a million people are expected on the streets of London today as British stars of ... More

Image: The Paralympic Games 2012 will have a lasting effect on London's infrastructure and sports venues Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said that London ... More