International Paralympic Committee

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International Paralympic Committee, also known as IPC, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1989, it operates primarily in the spectator sports sector, supported by approximately 370 employees. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the organization is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, with primary responsibilities including supporting its over 200 members, developing Para sport, advocating for social inclusion, ensuring the successful delivery and organization of the Paralympic Games, and acting as the international federation for 10 specific Para sports.

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Founded

1989

Headcount

361

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 8, 2026, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) opened a call for applications for the second cycle of its Para Athlete Professionals leadership course, aiming to upskill participants with leadership skills and career readiness, following the successful completion of its inaugural course in May 2026. Previously, on June 22, 2026, World Triathlon and the IPC confirmed the qualification system determining which Para triathletes will compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. This announcement followed the May 22, 2026 graduation of 19 Paralympians from the IPC’s first seven-month Para Athlete Professionals Course, a program designed to prepare athletes for leadership roles within the Paralympic Movement and beyond. On May 27, 2026, Paralympic leaders noted record audiences across television, streaming, and digital platforms during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, anticipating an even larger stage at the LA 2028 Games. Earlier, on May 11, 2026, Para Armwrestling met the IPC’s worldwide reach requirement for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, a confirmation from the World Armwrestling Federation.

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Jul

15th

2026

06:30

Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Award Wins, Events and Conferences

IPC’s Milano Cortina 2026 Anti-Doping programme described as “outstanding” by WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Observer team report for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games has described the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) anti-doping programme for the event as “outstanding”. During the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the IPC collected 844 samples (urine, blood and dried blood spot) from 473 doping controls both in-competition and out-of-competition - the most ever for a Paralympic Winter Games.

Paralympic Games

Jul

12th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Inside The Games • IPC approves French Alps 2030 venue masterplan

The International Paralympic Committee Governing Board gave the green light on Friday in Bonn, Germany, to a new three-cluster plan for the Winter Games, with events split between the resorts of La Clusaz and Courchevel and the city of Lyon.

Inside The Games

Jul

10th

2026

01:00

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

IWBF and The Hague University Of Applied Sciences Receives IPC Classification Research Grant

IWBF in partnership with the Hague University of Applied Sciences have been awarded an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research Grant to carry out a project that will further enhance the integrity, credibility and fairness of Para sport competition.

Iwbf

Jul

8th

2026

01:00

New Offerings, B2B Tag

IPC opens call for application for leadership course

Following the successful completion of its first-ever leadership course for retiring Paralympians in May 2026, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a call for applications for the second cycle. Aimed at upskilling and equipping participants with leadership skills and career readiness, the Para Athlete Professionals course is part of the IPC’s Sport for Mobility programme.

Paralympic Games

Jun

22nd

2026

06:36

Events, B2B Tag

World Triathlon and the IPC approve the Qualification System for the LA28 Paralympic Games

World Triathlon and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have confirmed the qualification system that will determine which Para triathletes earn the right to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, taking place from 15 August to 27 August 2028.

World Triathlon

Jun

3rd

2026

09:42

B2B Tag

IPC Leadership Course Graduates First Class

By Kim Ousley After seven months of training, 19 Paralympians graduated from the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Para Athlete Professionals Course on May 22, 2026, completing a program designed to prepare athletes for leadership roles within the Paralympic Movement and beyond.

Amplitude US

May

27th

2026

07:13

Events, B2B Tag

Paralympic leaders excited about record viewership for Milano Cortina 2026, eye bigger stage at LA 2028

TORONTO – Record audiences across television, streaming, and digital platforms during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games have positioned the Paralympic Movement for an even larger stage at the LA 2028 Games.

Paralympic Canada

May

11th

2026

12:33

Events, B2B Tag

Para Armwrestling meets IPC worldwide reach requirement for Brisbane 2032

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 11 (ANI): The People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) and the Pro Panja League are delighted to share that Para Armwrestling has officially met the worldwide reach requirement set by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, as confirmed by the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF).

Vietnam News.Net

May

8th

2026

02:51

Events, B2B Tag

WKF Strengthens Commitment to Paralympic movement at IPC Open Days in Bonn

The IPC Open Days are an annual event bringing together International Federations (IFs), Recognised International Federations (RIFs) and International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled (IOSDs). The event aims to strengthen cooperation, expand networks and encourage shared learning among members of the Paralympic Movement.

World Karate Federation

Apr

27th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

UAE athlete Abdulla Mesbahi receives two-year ban for anti-doping rule violation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athletics athlete Abdulla Mesbahi for a period of two years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code). The UAE athlete returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for a Prohibited Substance in a urine sample provided in-competition on 11 February 2026 during the men’s shot put F54 event at the Dubai 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix.

Paralympic Games

Apr

13th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Luis Armando Andrade Guillen receives nine-month ban for anti-doping rule violation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para swimming athlete Luis Armando Andrade Guillen for a period of nine months for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code).

Paralympic Games

Apr

1st

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Ukrainian athlete Nataliia Oliinyk banned three years for anti-doping rule violation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para powerlifting athlete Nataliia Oliinyk for a period of three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code. The Ukrainian athlete returned adverse analytical findings (AAFs) for the administration of boldenone and testosterone in a urine sample provided out-of-competition on 27 August 2024 at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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International Paralympic Committee sells broadcasting rights of its 4 multi-Sport, aquatics and swimming and winter sports competitions to 71 companies globally, covering 15 countries. International Paralympic Committee's rights holders include China Media Group. International Paralympic Committee currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports.

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