Para Inclusive Strategy

Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-29

In the next five years, World Sailing will: 

• Sustain its worldwide reach of well over the 32 countries across three IPC regions required for inclusion in the Paralympic Games; 
• Create a comprehensive quadrennial competition calendar of Para Inclusive events;  
• Deliver Para Inclusive disciplines as part of the World Sailing Championships in Valencia in 2026 and Gdynia in 2027. 
• Maintain alignment with the IPC Athlete Classification Code while continuing to innovate; 
• Ensure the highest standards of governance including a robust anti-doping program that encompasses education as well as athlete testing. 

• Appendix A – IDP and Inclusion Events 
• Appendix B – 2020-2023 Strategy Review
• Appendix C – IPC Sport selection Criteria 
• Appendix D – Sustainability
• Appendix E – UN Inclusion Strategy 
• Appendix F – Steering the Course
• Appendix G – Language Guide 
• Appendix H – References
• Appendix I – Accessibility of documents