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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

New Leadership Appointed to IPCH Referee and Observer Committee (ROC)

The International Powerchair Hockey Federation (IPCH) has announced the new leadership of the Referee and Observer Committee (ROC). Under the guidance of Ilkka Siiki, who has been appointed as the Head of the Committee, the ROC aims to further strengthen the officiating standards and contribute to the

Updated Masterlist Now Online

We are pleased to announce that the updated IPCH Masterlist is now available online.  As previously mentioned during the Sport Congress, we are working on an update to the IPCH Classification Manual, aligning it with IPC guidelines and international standards.

Powerchair Hockey Stats Update

Top-10 All-Time Scorers Update • New entries: Jules van der Heijden (Netherlands) and Nasim Afrah (Germany) enter the top-10. • Kamal Tahtahi (Netherlands) moves down, and An Vanheusden (Belgium) drops out of the top-10. New Member of the 100-Goals Club