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European Para Championships
In today's world, European Para Championships has become a topic of great importance and interest. Since its emergence, European Para Championships has captured the attention of millions of people around the world, generating debates, discussions and, in many cases, concrete actions. Its impact has transcended borders, cultures and generations, becoming a focal point of attention for experts, researchers, professionals and the general public. In this article, we will analyze various aspects related to European Para Championships, exploring its origins, evolution, implications and possible future scenarios. Throughout these pages, we will unravel the mysteries surrounding European Para Championships, breaking down its importance and relevance in the current context, providing a comprehensive and updated vision on this topic that concerns us so much.
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| First event | 2023 European Para Championships Rotterdam, Netherlands |
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| Occur every | 4 years |
| Last event | 2023 European Para Championships Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Purpose | Multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities from nations on the European continent |
| Headquarters | Oss, Netherlands |
| Rights holder | European Para Championships BV |
| Website | https://europeanparachampionships.com/ |
| Paralympic Games |
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The European Para Championships is a multi-sport event contested by para-athletes from European nations. The championships have been awarded the status of regional games by the European Paralympic Committee and offer qualification opportunities for the Paralympic Games. The Championships are partly analogous with the European Games, taking place a year before the Paralympic Games and endorsed by the EPC, and with the European Championships in that they represent a combination of selected European championships in different sports.
History
The event is founded by Eric Kersten from the Netherlands. In 2019, he started with the idea of combining different European Championships in parasports after his company Team TOC organized the World Archery Championships back to back with the World Para Archery Championships in the city centre of Den Bosch.
Editions
The championships are planned to be held on a four-year cycle, taking place in the year proceeding the Summer Paralympic Games. The first edition of the championships was held in August 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. As of February 2024, Turkey and Germany are bidding to host the 2027 edition.
| Number | Year | Host | Sports | Athletes | Countries |
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| 1 | 2023 |  Rotterdam, Netherlands
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10 | 1500 | 45 |
| 2 | 2027 | TBD |
Sports
The sports contested at the first European Para Championships are: Para archery, Para badminton, Boccia, Para cycling, Goalball, Para judo, Para shooting, Para taekwondo, Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair tennis.
See also
- European Games
- European Championships (multi-sport event)
- European Youth Olympic Festival
- European Para Youth Games
- Paralympic Games
- World Para Athletics European Championships
- World Para Swimming European Championships
References
- ^ https://www.oozo.nl/bedrijven/oss/industrieterreinen-zuid/danenhoef/2241337/european-para-championships-b-v
- ^ "About EPC". European Para Championships.
- ^ "Eric Kersten: The birth of the European Para Championships". www.insidethegames.biz. February 4, 2023.
- ^ "GAMES & EVENTS". Europaralympic.
- ^ "Rotterdam to host first-ever European Para Championships in 2023". www.insidethegames.biz. January 16, 2023.
- ^ "European Para Championships Receives Two 2027 Bids".
- ^ "European Para Championships". Facebook.
- ^ "Organisers want "additional applicants" for 2027 European Para Championships". www.insidethegames.biz. February 2, 2023.
