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

368

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) banned Para swimming athlete Luis Armando Andrade Guillen for nine months on April 13, 2026, for an anti-doping rule violation. Previously, on April 1, the IPC issued a three-year ban to Para powerlifting athlete Nataliia Oliinyk after she returned adverse analytical findings for boldenone and testosterone in an out-of-competition urine sample provided on August 27, 2024. This follows the IPC's announcement on March 30 that its digital channels achieved record-breaking results during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, with some channels surpassing performance from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the entire year of 2024. Earlier, on March 25, the IPC celebrated 20 years of partnership with Allianz, the Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner, during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, acknowledging Allianz's support in strengthening the IPC's growth and impact over two decades.

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Apr

27th

2026

18:30

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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

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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

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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.

Paralympic Games

Mar

30th

2026

18:30

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IPC's digital channels enjoy record breaking results for Milano Cortina 2026

The International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) digital channels enjoyed record breaking results during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games with the performance of some channels surpassing not just the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games but the whole year of 2024.

Paralympic Games

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

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IPC celebrates 20 years of impactful partnership with Allianz

The International Paralympic Committee and Allianz, the Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner, celebrated 20 years of partnership at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Over the past two decades, Allianz’s support has strengthened the growth and impact of the IPC.

Paralympic Games

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

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Para alpine skier Ralf Etienne becomes unofficial Haitian ambassador to the world

“'So Haiti has a skier'. That's what my coach said when I came down. And that's the most beautiful sentence I've heard in a long time.” So said Ralf Etienne after competing in Para alpine skiing at Milano Cortina 2026.

Paralympic Games

Mar

24th

2026

08:33

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IPC refers anti-doping rule violation by Ronan Nunes Cordeiro to World Triathlon

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has referred an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) committed by Para triathlete Ronan Nunes Cordeiro at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to World Triathlon. In its role as major event organiser of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the IPC was responsible for the anti-doping programme at the Paris Games.

World Triathlon

Mar

23rd

2026

18:30

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Georgian athlete Gvantsa Gulordava receives 3-year ban for anti-doping rule violation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para powerlifting athlete Gvantsa Gulordava for a period of three (3) years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code). The Georgian athlete returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for a Prohibited Substance in a urine sample provided in-competition on 13 October 2025 during the Women’s up to 73 kg competition at the Cairo 2025 Para Powerlifting Elite World Championships.

Paralympic Games

Mar

19th

2026

18:30

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Milano Cortina 2026: Best Para cross-country moments

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games featured unforgettable moments, groundbreaking achievements, and emotional highs, all taking place at stunning venues in Italy. The Games saw four days of Para cross-country skiing action at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, with stand out moments from athletes around the world.

Paralympic Games

Mar

16th

2026

07:53

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Milano-Cortina Paralympics end as a ‘beacon of unity’

Cortina d'Ampezzo – The 2026 Winter Paralympics came to an end on March 15 with a glitzy closing ceremony in Cortina as China topped the medal table of a Games that saw several countries protest the decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag for the first time since 2014.

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Mar

16th

2026

03:38

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Milano Cortina 2026 Closes With Call to Carry Paralympic Spirit Forward

Paralympic athletes were urged to take their ‘brightness’ back to their home countries and ensure the spirit of the Winter Games lived on every day lives, according to International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons. As the curtain came down on the Games of the XIVth Winter Paralympiad in the shadows of mighty Italian Dolomite mountains, Parsons reminded athletes of the power they possessed.

Paralympics Australia

Mar

15th

2026

18:30

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Team USA won the second-most medals at these Paralympics. See the standout moments

Team USA finished second in the overall Paralympics medal count, after 10 days of competition in which American athletes made dazzling debuts, defended titles and cemented legacies. One of the many made-for-TV moments came just hours before the closing ceremony on Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team defeated rival Canada to claim its record fifth gold medal in a row.

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