The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the six sports that will be part of the 2030 Paralympic Winter Games programme in the French Alps. After a thorough review process, the IPC Governing Board approved the selected disciplines, which reflect the best of winter Paralympic sport.
The approved sports are: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding and wheelchair curling. All of these sports have been part of the programme in previous editions and, according to IPC President Andrew Parsons, represent the highest level of competition and sporting talent. “We are extremely excited to confirm the six sports that will form the sporting programme for the 2030 Paralympic Winter Games in the French Alps,” said Parsons.
NO EASY CHOICE
The selection process was not an easy one. Six international federations, including the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, submitted bids for their sports to be considered for the 2030 Games. However, only six disciplines were ultimately approved. “As we have seen in previous editions, all of the chosen sports offer high-level competition that represents the pinnacle of Paralympic sport,” Parsons added.
The inclusion of these sports not only ensures the continuity of classic disciplines such as para alpine skiing and para ice hockey, but also reinforces the diversity and strength of the Paralympic sport programme. “These sports reflect the depth of talent of the athletes and bode well for the future of the Paralympic Winter Games,” said Parsons.
The IPC Governing Board has approved six sports for inclusion in the French Alps 2030 Paralympic Winter Games:
🎿 Para alpine skiing
🔫🎿 Para biathlon
⛷️ Para cross-country skiing
🏒 Para ice hockey
🏂 Para snowboard
🥌 Wheelchair curling@EquipeFRA @FRAparalympique pic.twitter.com/nGmx04LRkv— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) October 2, 2024
Among the new additions to this process is the inclusion of snowboarding, which continues to gain popularity among Paralympic winter sports. In addition, sports such as wheelchair curling and biathlon remain on the programme, ensuring an exciting variety of events in the French Alps in 2030.
Finally, Parsons expressed his enthusiasm for the future of the Games. “We look forward to working with all the International Federations as we prepare for what will be a fantastic Games in 2030,” he concluded. The Paralympic Winter Games continue to evolve, and the decisions made today will define the success of this important sporting event.
