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Athletes with a disability may experience a competitive disadvantage during sports practice. That is why a system has been put in place to minimise the impact of impairments on sport performance and to ensure the success of an athlete is determined by skill, fitness, power, endurance, tactical ability and mental focus. This system is called classification.

To some extent this is comparable to the usual classifications in weight category, gender or age. Classification provides the essential structure for competitive sports; it ensures fair competition for people with disabilities.

 

 

For general classification enquiries or for more information on the national classification process, please contact the Paralympics Ireland

Classification Manager:
Ana Carolina Maia
Phone: +353 83 8169229
Email: classification@paralympics.ie / Ana@paralympics.ie

Paralympics Ireland

Irish Sport HQ
Sport Ireland Campus
Blanchardstown
Dubin 15
Ireland
D15 D462

Registered Charity Number (CRA)

20041700

CHY Number

13420

Company Registration Number

339700t

Paralympics Ireland Title Sponsor

Paralympics Ireland International Partners

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