World Triathlon is pleased to
announce that following an extensive review process, the International
Paralympic Committee Governing Board has confirmed the inclusion of Para
triathlon on the Games programme for Los Angeles 2028, where 22 Para sports
will be showcased. Para triathlon made its debut at the Paralympics in Rio
2016, and since then never stop growing its presence, with more medal events
and more para triathletes than ever confirmed for the 2024 Paris Paralympic
Games.
The 22 sports included in the
programme of the LA 2028 Paralympic Games will be: Para badminton, Boccia,
Blind football, Goalball, Para judo, Para canoe, Para equestrian, Para table
tennis, Wheelchair tennis, Wheelchair fencing, Wheelchair basketball, Para
archery, Para athletics, Para powerlifting, Sitting volleyball, Para swimming,
Para rowing, Shooting Para sport, Para taekwondo, Para triathlon, Wheelchair
rugby and Para cycling.
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.
“We are absolutely delighted with
this announcement. This means a great consolidation to a project that we
initiated back in 2008 and that has given us so many great rewards. Given the
limitations to a certain degree of the Paralympic Games programme, it is a huge
achievement for World Triathlon that Para triathlon maintains its status within
the Paralympic Programme, our Para triathletes deserve it . We will continue to
invest in the growing presence of our sport within the Paralympic movement, and
we are fully committed to continue to work closely with the IPC and all our
stakeholders to strengthen our presence in the Paralympics, and potentially try
to increase the number of medal events and athletes that will compete in Los
Angeles in 2028”, said World Triathlon President and IOC member, Marisol
Casado.
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.
Andrew Parsons, the IPC President,
said: “Determining these sports for inclusion to the LA28 Paralympic Games
through the International Federation application process was a tremendously
difficult job for the IPC Governing Board as we received 33 excellent
applications. All International Federations who submitted applications should
be congratulated on the quality of their submissions as they underline that all
Para sports are getting stronger.
“The sports we have included in the
LA28 Paralympic Games provide a competitive and attractive sport programme that
will showcase the diversity of the Paralympic Movement.
“Under our rules for determining the
sport programme, there is an option for a Games Organising Committee to propose
one or more sports for inclusion in the Games for the IPC Governing Board to
consider. We fully support LA28’s interest in the OCOG proposed sport process
as this could be a significant contribution to drive greater impact of the LA28
Paralympic Games while controlling cost and complexity and achieving our shared
goal of cost neutrality across the LA28 budget.”
Casey Wasserman, LA28’s Chairperson,
said: “The LA28 Paralympic Games will be an incredible moment for elite
adaptive sport against the backdrop of one of the most diverse and inclusive
cities on the planet. We’re looking forward to bringing a remarkable Paralympic
sport programme to life that will create an exceptional Games experience for
athletes and fans. LA28 has always been about integrating the creative energy
of LA into sport tradition to bring new fans into the Olympic and Paralympic
Movement. As we explore potential new sports, we will consider how best to
elevate the athlete and fan experience and contribute to the overall success of
the Games.”
ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON
World Triathlon is the international
governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of triathlon and all
related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon,
cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in
Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the
programme at Tokyo 2020, while para triathlon was first added to the Paralympic
programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development
of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and
transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the
sport to be extraordinary.
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