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2023 Sports selection

All sports featured in the inaugural European Para Championships 2023 were directly connected to the qualification pathway for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Athletes had the opportunity to earn valuable Paralympic Qualifying Points, and in some cases, even secure direct qualification slots for Paris 2024. The 2023 edition proudly showcased ten different para sports, each contributing to the broader Paralympic movement in Europe:

Sports list

Para Archery

Para Archery
Para Badminton

Para Badminton
Boccia

Boccia
Para Cycling

Para Cycling
Goalball

Goalball
Para Judo

Para Judo
Shooting Para Sport

Shooting Para Sport
Para Taekwondo

Para Taekwondo
Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

2027 sports selection

 

Looking ahead to the 2027 edition, a new sports selection process will be introduced. This process will be guided by a clear set of criteria, ensuring that all selected sports align with the qualification framework for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. To be eligible for inclusion in the EPC2027 program, a sport must either:

  • Offer direct qualification slots for LA28, or
  • Award European Championship titles that contribute to Paralympic qualifying points.

In close collaboration with the future host city, we will also assess the feasibility and sustainability of each sport within the overall event framework. This approach ensures that the European Para Championships remain a relevant, impactful, and future-proof platform for elite para sport in Europe.