What are the IPC sports?
There are currently 26 Paralympic sports. Thirteen of these sports (Alpine Skiing, Archery, Athletics, Biathlon, Bowls, Cross-Country Skiing, Cycling, Ice Sledge Hockey, Powerlifting, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis and Wheelchair Dance Sport) are governed by the IPC, hence called IPC sports. Seven sports are governed by International Organizations of Sport for the Disabled (IOSDs). Included in this group are the sports Basketball ID, Boccia, Football 5-a-Side, Football 7-a-Side, Goalball, Judo, Wheelchair Fencing and Wheelchair Rugby. Seven sports are governed by International Organizations of Sport for the Disabled (IOSDs). Included in this group are the sports Basketball ID, Boccia, Football 5-a-Side, Football 7-a-Side, Goalball, Judo, Wheelchair Fencing and Wheelchair Rugby. The remaining sports (Equestrian, Rowing, Sailing, Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Curling and Wheelchair Tennis) are governed by International Federations (IFs).