In pursuit of the unprecedented
October 15th, 2026
Sailing was introduced at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games as a demonstrative sport, using the triplehanded Sonar, and then became
Browsing the "Paralympic Games" Tag
On a mission for the Paralympic Games
October 4th, 2026
When Sailing was eliminated from the Paralympics after the 2016 Games, it was due to mismanagement. World Sailing had delegated
Eight Bells: John Ruf
July 9th, 2026
The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for
Iranian conflict during Olympic Truce
March 4th, 2026
The Olympic Truce is a tradition originating from ancient Greece that dates back to 776 BC, and is intended to
Giving courage to others
February 9th, 2026
In 2019, blind Japanese sailor Mitsuhiro “Hiro” Iwamoto completed a non-stop Pacific Ocean crossing from San Diego to Fukushima, Japan
Is third time’s a charm for Para Sailing?
December 16th, 2025
When the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) dropped sailing after the Rio 2016 Games, it was a wake-up call for World
Five-year plan for Para Sailing
June 18th, 2024
World Sailing has published its first Para Inclusive Strategy which will guide the growth of the sport through to 2029.
Did actions at 2012 Paralympics eliminate Para Sailing?
January 31st, 2023
Following the announcement by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) that Para Sailing would not be a sport at the 2028
USA statement on Para Sailing verdict
January 30th, 2023
On January 30, 2023, the International Paralympic Committee announced their decision that Para Sailing will not be reinstated for Los
No Sailing at 2028 Paralympic Games
January 30th, 2023
The effort to reestablish Sailing as a Paralympic Sport was not successful as the International Paralympic Committee revealed the 22
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