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World Abilitysport

World Abilitysport was formed after the merger of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) and the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA).

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Six months to go: First peek at World Abilitysport Games look

03/06/2023

World Abilitysport

Six months to go: First peek at World Abilitysport Games look
Keynote speakers revealed for 2023 conference

04/05/2023

Conference

Keynote speakers revealed for 2023 conference
World Abilitysport: A new era for people with physical disabilities

05/04/2023

World Abilitysport

World Abilitysport: A new era for people with physical disabilities
The University of Edinburgh’s Moray House announced as a partner for 2023 International Conference!

01/03/2023

CPISRA

The University of Edinburgh’s Moray House announced as a partner for 2023 International Conference!
Scottish Disability Sport announced as partner for 2023 International Conference!

03/02/2023

CPISRA

Scottish Disability Sport announced as partner for 2023 International Conference!
IWAS World Games 2022 highlights

25/01/2023

Wheelchair Fencing

IWAS World Games 2022 highlights
Akkaya delivers his first World Cup gold for Turkey

16/01/2023

IWAS News

Akkaya delivers his first World Cup gold for Turkey
First partners announced for the International Conference 2023!

16/12/2022

CPISRA

First partners announced for the International Conference 2023!
CPISRA members vote to officially merge with IWAS at Extraordinary General Assembly

12/12/2022

CPISRA

CPISRA members vote to officially merge with IWAS at Extraordinary General Assembly

Developing Para sport

World Abilitysport Games

The World Abilitysport Games are a premier multi-sport event and are a proving ground for future Paralympians.

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Vila Real de Santo Antonio 2022

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Sharjah 2019

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Youth Games

Coming soon...

2023 World Abilitysport Conference

The World Abilitysport Conference on Physical Activity for Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions will gather world-leading experts at the University of Edinburgh from 20-21 October.

Abstract submissions are now open. Registration and keynote speakers coming soon!

Recreation

World Abilitysport is passionate about promoting sport for recreation, well-being and enjoyment, as well as sport development and competition. 

6th July - 9th July 2023

Warsaw, Poland

2023 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup

31st July - 4th August 2023

Calvert Trust

Family recreation camp

4th August - 5th August 2023

Sao Paulo, Brazil

2023 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Satellite Tournament

30th August - 1st September 2023

Busan, South Korea

2023 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Under 17 and Under 23 World Championships

Global governing body

World Abilitysport makes the rules, calendar and helps to grow the Paralympic sport of wheelchair fencing and powerchair hockey.

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