34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing

 

World Sailing has published a progress report on the World Sailing Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-2029, six months on from its launch with current participation data showing that 34 nations are now actively involved in international Para Sailing.

The update covers four main pillars of the strategy:

Expanding global participation

Para Inclusive Events

Social Impact and Collaboration

Paralympic reinstatement

In addition to the participation data which indicates the sport would meet one of the requirements for a Paralympic event, World Sailing has also implemented a dedicated Para Inclusive event schedule, and collaboration with Para and Para-preferred classes is ongoing to ensure alignment with broader international frameworks.

Over 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.

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.