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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Blind Tennis Association (IBTA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance global development and strengthen collaboration between the two organisations.

The MOU reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to tennis and ensuring the sport is inclusive and accessible for all, while growing opportunities for blind and visually impaired players of all ages and skill levels.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley (WPV) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote volleyball in all its forms and ensure it is more accessible and inclusive.

Seoul, 23 September 2025 — The Association of Paralympic Sport Organisations (APSO) held its General Assembly in Seoul, where members reviewed reports and finances, endorsed the APSO Strategy 2025–2032, and elected new leadership.

In the presidential election, Dr. Debra Alexander (South Africa) won with 10 votes to 5 against Richard Allcroft (United Kingdom).

Underlining its commitment to the evolution of Para Snow Sports, FIS has invested in a series of research initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions across all three disciplines. 

The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) Executive Board has formally approved the composition of the new APSO Classification Commission (ACC). The Commission brings together six informed experts from across the APSO Membership, ensuring broad representation while maintaining operational effectiveness.

The Commission members are:

On Thursday, 21 August, APSO hosted its annual Sport Technical Meeting online via Zoom. The three-hour session gathered 24 specialists and staff members, representing 17 APSO member federations and one IPC sport, to share expertise and exchange practical solutions on hosting Para sport events.

The discussions focused on some of the most pressing operational challenges faced by International Federations and Local Organising Committees. Key themes included:

The ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships 2026 will make history when 165 male and 165 female athletes compete in Pattaya from 23-29 November, marking the first time the championships have achieved complete gender equality. 

This groundbreaking milestone coincides perfectly with the ITTF’s centenary celebrations, creating what promises to be a special ITTF World Para Championships in the sport’s history. 

Professional wheelchair tennis players across the world will have more opportunities to compete alongside their non-wheelchair peers from next year, thanks to a new calendar structure announced by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) today.

The Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) is pleased to announce the official adoption of its new Strategy 2025–2032, following approval by the APSO Executive Board at its meeting on 23 June 2025.

Developed through an inclusive and consultative process, the strategy reflects the views, priorities, and aspirations of APSO’s members and key stakeholders across the Paralympic Movement. Input was gathered via strategic session and a series of individual interviews, ensuring the document is both grounded in reality and forward-looking in vision.

FORT WAYNE, IN (June 3, 2025) – Turnstone Center, in partnership with World ParaVolley (WPV), Visit Fort Wayne, and the City of Fort Wayne, announced today that Fort Wayne will host the 2025 WPV Sitting ParaVolley World Cup from October 12–18, 2025.

This prestigious international event will bring nearly 500 athletes, officials, and delegates from over 20 countries to northeast Indiana. It will mark the first time the Sitting ParaVolley World Cup is hosted in the United States and is expected to generate an economic impact of more than $2.3 million for Allen County.

Virtus – the International Sports Federation for athletes with an intellectual impairment – is proud to announce that the 5th Virtus World Indoor Rowing Championship will take place in Torino, Italy, from 13 to 17 October 2025. The event will be hosted at the Impianto PalaMirafiori, an indoor venue in the heart of the city.