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Members
World Abilitysport plays a key role in the development of Para sports around the world. Part of that is supporting new countries to build their athlete programmes by offering expertise and guidance and taking part in World and Youth Games.
World Abilitysport recognises that not all countries or national sport organisations have the same resources.
Each level is subject to ratification by the World Abilitysport Executive Board and has individual terms and conditions attached.
The membership year runs from 1 January – 31 December.
Download the World Abilitysport Membership Policy in English
Full member
This is the highest level of membership available within World Abilitysport. It is reserved for National Paralympic Committees and/or national organisations representing athletes with physical impairments. Full membership entitles members to all benefits including full voting rights and the ability to put forward motions at the General Assembly, nominations to the World Abilitysport Executive Board and entry for athletes into World Abilitysport competitions subject to the requirements of individual events. Full fees apply to these members according to a tiered system.
Secondary member
Secondary members can attend the General Assembly, but only one delegate may be present and they cannot propose motions. They can send athletes to World Abilitysport competitions on the same terms as full members. Membership fees are fixed and apply to all secondary members. Organisations such as a national sport body or impairment specific groups can become secondary members.
Developing member
Developing members are entitled to one vote at the General Assembly. They can also enter athletes to World Abilitysport competitions and are subject to the same requirements as full and secondary members.
Whilst being a developing member is not the same as full World Abilitysport membership, the programme is designed to be the first step towards it.
Africa
Morocco
Egypt
Kenya
Americas
Brazil
Canada
Canada
Canada
Mexico
Mexican Wheelchair and Amputees Sports Federation A.C.
Full member
Mexico
Uruguay
USA
Asia
China
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
India
India
Iran
Iraq
Kuwait
Macau
Singapore
Thailand
Sports Association for the Disabled of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King
Website [email protected]Full member
Thailand
UAE
Europe
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Cyprus
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Czech Sports Association for Physically Handicapped
Secondary member
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Great Britain
Great Britain
Greece
Hellenic Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities
www.eaom-amea.gr [email protected]Full member
Hungary
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
Scotland
Serbia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Sports Federation for the Disabled Slovenia (National Paralympic Committee)
www.zsis.si [email protected]Full member