International Paralympic Committee

https://www.paralympic.org/
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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.

Revenue

Founded

1989

Headcount

362

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) published the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games Qualification Regulations for Para athletics on September 14, which feature 164 medal events, including 84 men's, 79 women's, and one mixed event, marking the highest number at a Paralympic Games. This followed the IPC's announcement on September 10 that it began searching for a new CEO. Mike Peters stepped down from the role after seven years, effective September 30, to become the IPC's senior advisor for special initiatives. Earlier in the month, on September 1, the committee launched a Request for Information (RFI) inviting broadcasters and agencies to express interest in the European broadcast media rights for the LA28 Paralympic Games. Previously, on August 31, the IPC initiated a worldwide search for para-athletes with refugee status who could qualify for the LA28 event as part of the Refugee Team.

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Sep

22nd

2026

06:30

Management Changes, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Management Changes, Award Wins

IPC unveils "The Coudenys Room"

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has renamed one of its meeting rooms at the IPC Campus in Bonn, Germany, the “Coudenys Room” in recognition of Leen Coudenys, the organisation’s longest-serving administrator and one of its most influential behind-the-scenes figures, who is retiring later this year.

Paralympic Games

Sep

14th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Regulations and Policies

LA28 Qualification Regulations for Para athletics published

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has published the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games Qualification Regulations for Para athletics. The LA28 Qualification Regulations can be found here The LA28 Para athletics programme will feature 164 medal events (84 men's, 79 women's and one mixed), the highest number at a Paralympic Games.

Paralympic Games

Sep

10th

2026

09:25

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

IPC embarks on new CEO hunt in lead up to LA28

The International Paralympic Committee has begun its search for a new CEO after Mike Peters stepped down from the role following seven years at the helm.

SportBusiness

Sep

10th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

IPC seeks new CEO as Peters steps down to take on new role

The International Paralympic Committee is searching for a new chief executive after announcing that Mike Peters will step down after seven years. The IPC said Peters will leave his post on September 30 and take up the position of IPC senior advisor working on special initiatives.

Sportcal

Sep

1st

2026

06:30

Sports Rights Updates

RFI for European media rights for LA28 Paralympics launched

With just under two years to go until the LA28 Paralympic Games begin, a Request for Information (RFI) inviting broadcasters and agencies to submit their interest in the European broadcast media rights for the event has been launched.

Paralympic Games

Aug

31st

2026

23:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

New IPC initiative targets refugee sporting talent

With two years to go until the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee has begun a worldwide search for para athletes with this status who could qualify for the event as part of the Refugee Team.

Inside The Games

Aug

31st

2026

10:47

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

IPC celebrates five years since Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Tokyo, Aug 31 (IANS) A delegation from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), led by its President Andrew Parsons, was in Tokyo, Japan, over the weekend (August 28-30), touring legacy sites as part of celebrations to mark five years since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

IANS live

Aug

28th

2026

04:42

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

LA28: The IPC looks ahead to the next Paralympic Summer Games with more sport, more athletes, and more broadcasters

The next Paralympic Games will be held in Los Angeles from 15 to 27 August 2028, and the media rights sales process is now underway. The LA28 Organising Committee is aiming to capitalise on the unique combination of growing global interest, world-class sport, and the event’s track record for transforming society.

SVG Europe

Aug

18th

2026

06:30

Events, Sports Rights Updates, Events and Conferences

IPC launches global rights sales process for LA28 Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has kicked off the media rights sales process for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games for all territories bar the US. The IPC said the event will deliver around 1,400 hours of live coverage over the 14 days of competition, featuring all 23 sports, including para climbing, which will make its Paralympic debut.

Sportcal

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Media rights sales for LA28 Paralympic Games begin

As the media rights sales process for the LA28 Paralympic Games gets underway, the LA28 Organising Committee is aiming to capitalise on the unique combination of growing global interest, world class sport, and the event’s track record for transforming society.

Paralympic Games

Aug

7th

2026

06:30

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

IPC introduces accreditation for International Federation Safeguarding Officers

To coincide with Safe Sport Day (8 August), and as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguarding and athlete welfare, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the introduction of a dedicated accreditation category for International Federation Safeguarding Officers at the LA28 Paralympic Games.

Paralympic Games

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

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International Paralympic Committee sells broadcasting rights of its 4 multi-Sport, winter sports and aquatics and swimming 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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