The 22 sports included in the initial sport programme of the LA28 Paralympic Games showcase the diversity of the Paralympic Movement.
The 22 sports
included in the initial sport programme of the LA28 Paralympic Games showcase
the diversity of the Paralympic Movement.
LA28 was
also given the opportunity to explore the inclusion of Para climbing or Para
surfing on the programme, and if these sports are put forward for
consideration, a final decision will be taken by the IPC Governing Board by the
end of 2023.
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 Tennis Federation (ITF) – Wheelchair tennis
10. International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation
(IWAS) – Wheelchair fencing
11. International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) –
Wheelchair basketball
12. World Archery - Para archery
13. World Para Athletics - Para athletics
14. World Para Powerlifting – Para powerlifting
15. World ParaVolley – Sitting volleyball
16. World Para Swimming - Para swimming
17. World Rowing Federation (FISA) - Para rowing
18. World Shooting Para Sport – Shooting Para sport
19. World Taekwondo – Para taekwondo
20. World Triathlon - Para triathlon
21. World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) – Wheelchair rugby
22. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) - Para cycling
In accordance with the
IPC Handbook, an Organising Committee of a respective Games may also propose to
the IPC one or more additional events in new sports, with consideration for
inclusion at the absolute discretion of the IPC Governing Board.
As part of the
International Federation application process, a record 33 Para sports submitted applications to the IPC to be considered for inclusion in the LA28
Paralympic Games. Following the full evaluation, the IPC granted LA28 the
opportunity to explore the potential of including Para climbing or Para
surfing, sports that have not been featured before at the Paralympic Games.
Should LA28 put forward any sports for consideration, a final decision will be
taken by the IPC Governing Board by the end of 2023.