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Oct 22 2025

The future of sport is waiting to be opened!

In a world full of noise, full of headlines, full of distractions - How do you make people stop, listen, and truly see?

That question sits at the heart of the European Para Championships. And it’s why we created a black box. Not just an object, but a signal. A quiet, bold invitation to imagine something new. To challenge what sport looks like, who gets seen, and whose story is told. The black box invites you to discover the future of sport. It calls on you to pause. To reflect. To consider the possibility that sport can be designed differently. From the ground up. That inclusion is not a side note. That excellence takes many forms. That what we build together today, will shape what’s possible tomorrow.

An event designed for purpose

The European Para Championships are not just a sporting competition. They are a commitment to building Europe’s ultimate stage for Para sport. A place where elite performance meets public celebration. Where athletes aren’t fitted in but placed at the centre. This isn’t about just one event. It’s about building a heartbeat for Para sport in Europe. A multi-sport platform that:

  • Elevates extraordinary achievement
  • Unites athletes, fans, and partners in a shared passion
  • Makes inclusion the norm, not the exception
  • Invites the next generation into the movement

When we launched the Championships in 2023, it was a milestone. But more importantly, it was a beginning. A proof of concept. A promise of what’s to come.

What’s in the box?

The black box is a message. A metaphor.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • A sound that represents the voice of athletes ready to be heard
  • A symbol that hints at transformation
  • A story that hasn’t been fully told yet because it includes you

Together, they represent the spark of a movement. A new narrative for European sport that is:

  • Inclusive by design
  • Sustainable by default
  • Built for future generations

We need you!

To build something bold, you need bold partners. We’re not looking for just logos on a backdrop. We’re looking for co-authors of change. Brands that don’t just ask, “What do we sponsor? but rather, “What do we stand for, and who do we stand with?”

That’s why we invite you not just to support the next edition in 2027, but to walk the road with us towards 2031 and 2035. Together, we can shape a platform that redefines visibility, inclusion, and excellence in European sport.

We won’t give everything away here. But we will say this: if you’re holding the black box, you’re already part of the story. What comes next depends on what you do with it.

Discover the future of sport.

Get in touch with our partnership team. Receive your black box. Open it. And shape the future of sport, together.

Eric Kersten
Founder – European Para Championships

Discover our partnership page

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