Third version of Tokyo 2020 Playbooks published

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Tokyo 2020) began publishing the third and final editions of the Tokyo 2020 Playbooks today.

These comprehensive guidelines, which are a key part of the overall countermeasures being put in place for the Games, provide extensive details for each key stakeholder group to help them complete their preparations for travelling to and arriving in Japan, their time at the Games, and their departure from Tokyo.

Joint statement by the IOC, IPC, Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan

Information for Para athletes and IPC members on COVID-19

The purpose of this biweekly update is to keep everyone within the Paralympic Movement informed of the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to the Paralympic Games and Para sport.

IPC launches requests for information for Games media rights in Europe

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a request for information (RFI) process for the sale of the media rights for all territories within Europe* for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

IPC and International Disability Alliance to sign co-operation agreement

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are to sign a historic Co-operation Agreement to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and jointly commit to use Para sport as a vehicle to drive the human rights agenda forward.

An open letter on IWBF’s non-compliance with 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code

IPC President Andrew Parsons and Chelsey Gotell, Chairperson of the IPC Athletes’ Council, with the full support of the IPC Governing Board, have drafted this open letter to all interested stakeholders for the purpose of providing greater clarity.

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Channel 4 secure UK rights to broadcast Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

With exactly four years to go until the Opening Ceremony, Channel 4 on Friday, 27 August been awarded the UK television rights to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

International Paralympic Committee president says no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics for financial reasons

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has said that no nation will miss the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympics due to financial struggles.

Kurt Fearnley elected Vice Chairperson of IPC Athletes’ Council

Multi-Paralympic and world champion Kurt Fearnley is taking on a new role as Vice Chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athletes’ Council.

IPC appoints new panel members to the independent Board of Appeal of Classification

IPC appoints new panel members to independent Board of Appeal of Classification

After a wide-ranging open recruitment process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed a new independent Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC). The 14-member panel report to the independent chair of the BAC, who is Fred Jansen of the Netherlands.

IPC Athletes’ Council to launch global consultation regarding athlete protests

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council is to launch a consultation exercise with the global Para athlete community to gather a better understanding on ways athletes could express their views on key subjects at the Paralympic Games, while respecting the Paralympic Movement’s values and principles.

The IOC and IPC response to delay a decision on postponing the Games further neglects athlete and public safety

WADA publishes Independent Observer Team Report for 2016 Rio Paralympic Games

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 22 August 2016-5 September 2016

Paralympic Games – Russia: CAS dismisses the appeal filed by the Russian Paralympic Committee

WADA acknowledges IOC decision on Russia, stands by Agency’s Executive Committee recommendations

WADA Talks Soundbites with Vanessa Webb

Technological advances in sports equipment: Cheating or evolution? Part 2 - Establishing a regulatory framework

Published Thursday, 02 June 2016.

IPC Swimming publishes updated classification rules and regulations

Paralympic Committee of India’s Code of Conduct consists of “unethical clauses”

Published Thursday, 23 October 2014.

Paralympic athletes banned and fined for doping offences

Published Monday, 24 September 2012.

Orange becomes Premium partner for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Four years ahead of the Games, Orange has become Premium partner and official supplier for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The partnership was announced by Orange’s Chairman and CEO Stéphane Richard and Paris 2024’s President Tony Estanguet, in the presence of the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. Orange will be leveraging its expertise for the world’s greatest sports event, starting today and over the years to come.

P&G to support Para athletes’ community work

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) partner Procter & Gamble (P&) has launched an initiative that awards 52 grants worth USD 10,000 (EUR 8,452) each to support an athlete’s charitable cause and help advance their work in the community.

IPC statement on the election of Yoshihide Suga as Prime Minister of Japan

Following the election of Mr. Yoshihide Suga as the Prime Minister of Japan on Wednesday (16 September), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons, made the following congratulatory comments.

Report reveals Channel 4 revolutionising disability broadcast landscape

A case study released on 10 September by the award-winning British rights holder reflected on the global impact they have had since signing on for the London 2012 Paralympics. The move changed the broadcast landscape of Para sports and global perception on disability.

Wheelchair basketball athletes request that the IPC allows formerly eligible athletes to compete at Tokyo Paralympics

Wheelchair basketball athletes from 10 of the 14 qualified countries for the Tokyo Paralympics have called on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow formerly eligible athletes to compete at the games.

IPC and Coca-Cola Company announce Worldwide Paralympic Partnership

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today welcomed the addition of The Coca-Cola Company to its roster of Worldwide Paralympic Partners.
Coca-Cola Japan was an existing Gold Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the highest tier of the domestic sponsorship programme.

IPC statement on the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Abe

Following the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday (28 August), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons issued the following statement.

Athletes invited to take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council has launched an online portal for athletes to register and take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games.

Procter & Gamble secures Worldwide Paralympic rights from 2021

As part of an extended eight-year agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Procter and Gamble (P&G) has secured marketing rights for the first-time to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Paralympic Games from 1 January 2021.

Atos extend Worldwide Paralympic Partnership

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has extended its long-standing Worldwide Paralympic and Olympic Partnership through to 2024.

IPC Board discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic

During four days of meetings that were held virtually and concluded on Wednesday (8 July), the IPC Governing Board discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the Paralympic Movement, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.