Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association

The Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) is an international sports and recreation association for cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions. CPISRA organise recreational opportunities, develop adaptive sports and organise sport events for people with Cerebral Palsy and related neurological conditions. CPISRA was formed in 1969. It is made up of worldwide members and a community of volunteers including an advisory board, specialist committees and networks.

Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association
Formation1969
TypeSports federation
HeadquartersEngland
Official language
English
President
Peter Drysdale
Websitecpisra.org

Sports
  1. Athletics
  2. Boccia
  3. CP football
  4. Swimming
  5. Wheelchair Slalom
  6. Racerunning

Members

48 Countries in 2022:[1]

Regions
  1. Asia: 13
  2. Pacific: 1
  3. Africa: 4
  4. Americas: 6
  5. Europe: 24

Countries
  1.  Australia
  2.  Austria
  3.  Bahrain
  4.  Belgium
  5.  Brazil
  6.  Canada
  7. Catalonia
  8.  China
  9.  Chinese Taipei
  10.  Colombia
  11.  Croatia
  12.  Czech Republic
  13.  Denmark
  14.  Egypt
  15.  England
  16.  Faroe Islands
  17.  Finland
  18.  France
  19.  Germany
  20.  Hong Kong
  21.  Hungary
  22.  India
  23.  Iran
  24.  Italy
  25.  Japan
  26.  South Korea
  27.  Kuwait
  28.  Lithuania
  29.  Malta
  30.  Mexico
  31.  Morocco
  32.  Netherlands
  33.  Poland
  34.  Portugal
  35.  Qatar
  36.  Russia
  37.  Scotland
  38.  Singapore
  39.  Slovakia
  40.  South Africa
  41.  Spain
  42.  Sweden
  43.   Switzerland
  44.  Thailand
  45.  Tunisia
  46.  United Arab Emirates
  47.  United States
  48.  Venezuela

Sport Events

The first CP World Games were held by the International CP Society (ICPS) in 1972. CPISRA became independent from the ICPS in 1978 and since then has held regular regional and world championships. In 2018, Sant Cugat in Spain hosted the CPISRA World Games and welcomed 600 participants from 30 countries for the broadest schedule to date, showcasing World Class competition in elite para-sport, as well as development sport camps and competitions. CPISRA aim to hold regular regional games in Europe, the Americas, Australasia, Africa and India every four years; 2020, 2024, etc., with World Games every alternate 4 years; 2018, 2022, etc. In between these regional events run the CPISRA Development Games, including CPISRA endorsed and supported events to allow experience and participation in competitive sport and space for multi-sport development camps. CPISRA also invests in developing people. CPISRA aims to extend the number of qualified classifiers, coaches and trainers at national, regional and international levels and recognise the diversity of cultures, and ensure improved communication and information.

Events
No. Year Games Host City Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Ref.
1 1974 1. International Cerebral Palsy Games England London
2 1976 2. International Cerebral Palsy Games France Montrodat
3 1978 3. International Cerebral Palsy Games Scotland Edinburgh July 1978 [2][3]
4 1980 4. International Cerebral Palsy Games [2]
5 1982 5. International Cerebral Palsy Games Denmark Greve [2]
6 1986 6. International Cerebral Palsy Games Belgium Gits
7 1989 Robin Hood CP World Games England Nottingham [2]
8 1993 Robin Hood CP World Games England Nottingham [2][4]
9 1997 Robin Hood CP World Games Netherlands Delden 8 May 12 May [2][5]
10 2001 CPISRA World Games
Robin Hood CP World Games		 England Nottingham 19 July 29 July [2][6][7][8][9]
11 2005 CPISRA World Games United States New London 27 June 11 July [2][10][11][12]
12 2015 CPISRA World Games England Nottingham 6 August 16 August [13]
13 2018 CPISRA World Games Spain Sant Cugat del Vallès [14]
14 2021 CPISRA World Games

See also

References
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