Sailing Will Not Be a Part of the Paralympic Games for LA28

1st February 2023

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Parasailing will not be represented at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games

Sailing will not be represented at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games Credit: RYA

For Los Angeles 2028, sailing will not be a part of the Paralympic Games and sailing bodies from around the world have reacted with disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision not to reinstate sailing.

In announcing their decision this week the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said that they had received a number of competitive proposals to participate in the Games in Los Angeles.

The CEO of World Sailing, David Graham, stated, "We fully appreciate the IPC's decision and recognise the challenges the IPC Board encountered during this process".

From the very start of World Sailing’s #BacktheBid campaign, the RYA and other sailing authorities have committed unwavering support to the reinstatement of sailing in the Paralympic Games.

There are 41 nations on five continents active in para sailing, and over 630 active para sailors registered with World Sailing.

"We must also acknowledge that this is an extremely disappointing day for our whole sport and, in particular, for para sailors around the world. Despite this setback, our commitment to our para sailors, to the continued growth of para sailing, and to the wider para sport movement will only grow stronger, Graham said.

“We know a life on water unlocks so many opportunities for disabled people, we know how inclusive para sailing is, and we are determined that para sailing will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Sara Sutcliffe, chief executive of the RYA, says para sailing is one of the most inclusive sports there is, and she is saddened and disappointed with the decision.

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World Sailing Information

World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Founded in 1907, World Sailing's vision is for a world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature; we all work to protect the waters of the world.

World Sailing is made up of 144 Member National Authorities, the national governing bodies for sailing around the world and 117 World Sailing Class Associations.