Empowering People Living with Disabilities

 MR & CP Para Pickleball is a specially adapted division of the sport designed for athletes with conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy (MR) and Cerebral Palsy (CP). This inclusive format ensures that players with varying levels of mobility and coordination can compete in a supportive and structured environment, promoting physical activity, social connection, and competitive excellence. Through tailored rules and classifications, MR & CP Para Pickleball empowers athletes to showcase their skills and enjoy the game to its fullest potential 

 The International Para Pickleball Association (IPPA) is thrilled to announce the inaugural IPPA World Championships, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from June 10th to 15th, 2028. 

 We warmly invite Para Pickleball players from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania to participate in the inaugural IPPA World Championships 2028 in Kuala Lumpur. Join us in making history as we bring together the global Para Pickleball community for this landmark event. 

 Standing Para Pickleball is designed for athletes with lower limb impairments, including single-leg disabilities classified under categories PP42 to PP44. This format allows players to compete while standing, with adapted rules that ensure fair and inclusive play. Standing Para Pickleball highlights agility, balance, and skill, offering athletes the opportunity to engage in high-level competition while promoting physical fitness and community participation 

 Dwarf Para Pickleball is designed specifically for athletes classified within categories PP40 to PP41, providing a competitive and inclusive environment tailored to their unique physical characteristics. This division ensures fair play through adapted rules that accommodate stature while maintaining the dynamic and fast-paced nature of pickleball. Dwarf Para Pickleball celebrates athleticism, skill, and community, empowering athletes to compete at their highest level with confidence and pride 

 The Asian Para Pickleball Association (APPA) is proud to announce the Asian Para Pickleball Championships 2025, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 17th to 20th, 2025. This premier event will bring together the best Para Pickleball athletes from across Asia to compete at the highest level, fostering sportsmanship, inclusivity, and regional collaboration. We look forward to an exciting championship that will showcase the growing talent and spirit of Para Pickleball in Asi 

 Wheelchair Para Pickleball caters to athletes with physical impairments classified within categories PP51 to PP57. This division adapts traditional pickleball rules to suit wheelchair users, ensuring fair and competitive play. Wheelchair Para Pickleball emphasizes skill, strategy, and athleticism, providing an empowering platform for athletes to compete at all levels and inclusion and based on their functional capacity and how their impairment affects their ability to perform sport-specific skills, rather than just the nature of the impairment itself