International Paralympic Committee

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC; German: Internationales Paralympisches Komitee) is an international non-profit organisation and the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Paralympic Games and functions as the international federation for nine sports. Founded on 22 September 1989 in Düsseldorf, West Germany, its mission is to "enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world". Furthermore, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values and to create sport opportunities for all persons with a disability, from beginner to elite level.

For other uses, see IPC.

International Paralympic Committee
Internationales Paralympisches Komitee
Formation22 September 1989 (1989-09-22)
TypeSports federation
HeadquartersBonn, Germany
Membership
183 National Paralympic Committees (September 2023)
Official language
English, French, German, and the host country's official language when necessary
President
 Andrew Parsons
Vice President
 Duane Kale
Websitewww.paralympic.org
Anthem: Paralympic Anthem
Paralympic Games
Main topics
Games
  • Summer Paralympics
  • Winter Paralympics
Regional games

The IPC has a democratic constitution and structure and is composed of representatives from 183 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), four international organizations of sport for the disabled (IOSDs) and five regional organizations. The IPC's headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany.

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