International Para Pickleball Association
Short Description
International body building classified para pickleball competition and pursuing Paralympic recognition.
Quick Facts
Best For
Para athletes seeking classified international competition
Features
Classification system, division rules, inaugural World Championships 2028
Pricing
Event and membership details through the association
Description
The International Para Pickleball Association creates inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play pickleball worldwide and maintains a classification system for competitive para play. Its divisions cover wheelchair play under PP51 to PP57 classifications for spinal cord injuries, amputations, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and related disabilities, standing lower limb divisions, short stature divisions under PP40 and PP41, and an ID and CP division for athletes with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The association is working to secure para pickleball’s inclusion in the World Ability Sport federation and the International Paralympic Committee, and it has announced an inaugural IPPA World Championships in Kuala Lumpur for 2028 open to players from every region.
Common Questions
FAQ 1 Question
What divisions exist?
FAQ 1 Answer
Wheelchair classifications PP51 to PP57, standing lower limb divisions, short stature PP40 and PP41, and an ID and CP division.
FAQ 2 Question
Is para pickleball headed to the Paralympics?
FAQ 2 Answer
The association is working toward inclusion in the World Ability Sport federation and the International Paralympic Committee.
FAQ 3 Question
When is the first World Championships?
FAQ 3 Answer
The inaugural IPPA World Championships is announced for Kuala Lumpur in 2028.
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