Athletes targeting Birmingham must check their indoor category and complete the World Rowing process before 23:59 UTC on 25 October 2026.
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Action requiredAthletes targeting Birmingham must check their indoor category and complete the World Rowing process before 23:59 UTC on 25 October 2026.
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Deadline alertThe Tashkent championship runs 6–8 November. The medical deadline has passed; anti-doping education evidence is due by 4 November.
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Action requiredThe 8–13 December championship moves from Metepec to Mexico City. Update venue, transport and game-day plans.
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Development confirmedIPC reports on training in Nigeria covering coaching, rules, classification and refereeing; no new certification or open grant is announced.
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Published guidanceReview insurance, reimbursement, nomination and incident-reporting responsibilities before winter assignments.
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Action requiredNPCs and selected international federations may nominate eligible refugee Para athletes in 16 sports on a rolling basis through 31 March 2027.
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Host approvedEgypt has approved Para athletics, powerlifting, table tennis, goalball and wheelchair handball. Events, classes, quotas and federation qualification rules remain pending.
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ConfirmedCairo will host athletes and officials from 19 Arab countries from 17–26 January 2027. Detailed events, classes, quotas and entries are still awaited.
Operational briefAction requiredThe new List takes effect on 1 January. Medication, supplement and TUE reviews should begin now across every sport.
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CorrectionThe current official notice confirms four male, three female and three gender-free slots—not 11 in total.
Operational briefConfirmedPublication and validity dates are now set from the current list through 7 March 2027.
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ConfirmedThe biggest Para swimming event on the road to LA28 will run from 25 July to 1 August 2027.
Operational briefConfirmedSix teams compete in Newcastle, Australia, from 24–29 November, with exact game times now confirmed.
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EffectiveA new Para cycling rulebook edition is in force, with another amendment package scheduled for 1 January 2027.
Operational briefAction requiredThe December 2026 World Cup is no longer a 2026 LA28 qualification opportunity. Replacement dates remain pending.
Operational briefConfirmedClassification, athlete health and performance leaders will meet in Tokyo from 5–8 September 2027.
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Action requiredThe World Championships will stage 202 medal events, including every LA28 Para athletics event.
Operational briefConfirmedThe qualification-ranking pathway, 1,079-athlete quota and recognized competition calendar are confirmed.
Operational briefAction requiredNine classification periods are mapped for early planning, from Dubai through Tashkent and Olomouc.
Operational briefEffectiveUse the 1 September 2026 competition rulebook while retaining the February 2023 classification rules.
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ConfirmedT71/T72 pathways now require athlete identification, equipment, coaching and recognized competition access.
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