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Drawing result IPCH World Championship 2026

The road to the IPCH World Championship 2026 in Pajulahti, Finland has its first major milestone: the groups are now confirmed following the official Drawing Ceremony. GROUP A 🇩🇰 Denmark🇫🇮 Finland🇪🇸 Spain🇨🇭 Switzerland🇮🇹 Italy GROUP B 🇳🇱 Netherlands🇩🇪 Germany🇧🇪 Belgium🇨🇦

New rules interpretations

The Referees and Observers Committee and the Athletes and Coaches Committee now work closely together to introduce new rules and improve the sport. Both groups saw the need for stronger cooperation and opened constructive discussions. They focused on improvements in

Extension of deadline for QT bidding

The International Powerchair Hockey Committee announces an extension of deadline, as no formal bids have arrived for the European QT 2027. As a result, this situation puts developing nations at risk of missing the pathway to the European Championship 2028.

Applications Now Open for the IPCH Classifier Course 2025

The International Powerchair Hockey (IPCH) Classification Committee now opens applications for the IPCH Classifier Course 2025, scheduled from 21 to 27 October 2025. At the same time, the course runs alongside the IPCH Dutch Scout Mobility Nations Cup under official

Updated IPCH player eligibility rules now in effect

Recent discussions at the IPCH Sport Congress and several complex cases prompted IPCH to publish a revised and clearer version of its player eligibility rules. These updates ensure consistency, fairness, and clarity on which players can represent national teams in

Nations Confirmed for the IPCH World Championship 2026!

The International Powerchair Hockey community is excited to announce the confirmed nations and unveil the official logo for the 6th IPCH World Championship 2026 of powerchair hockey, taking place from May 24th to June 1st, 2026, in Lahti, Finland. Returning

WADA launches Call for Contributions for Unintentional Doping Research Project 

Deadline to submit contributions: 23 June 2025 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to launch a Call for Contributions for its Unintentional Doping Research Project.   WADA’s Taskforce on Unintentional Doping invites everyone, including athletes, athlete support personnel (e.g., coaches, physicians, parents), anti-doping practitioners,

Become an IPCH International Referee – C License Course Now Open!

June 24th – 30th, 2025 Part of the IPCH Summer League Tournament The IPCH International Referee License Course is now open for applications. Moreover, experienced national referees can take this opportunity to step onto the international stage and earn certification