The Paralympic World Cup
About the Paralympic World Cup
The Paralympic World Cup is an exciting global event for elite athletes with a disability. Since its inaugural year in 2005 it has now become firmly established on the International Calendar.
It is the biggest international annual multi-sport competition outside of the Paralympic Games and is being staged in Manchester, Great Britain in 2008 for the fourth year in succession.
In conjunction with the International Paralympic Committee and the British Paralympic Association, four sports - Athletics, Swimming, Track Cycling and Wheelchair Basketball - were chosen for inclusion in the Paralympic World Cup. These four sports will be showcased again in 2008 over five days of competition.
The event provides an annual platform for British Paralympic athletes to compete at the highest level and represent their country. In addition it brings many of the world's greatest sportsmen and women together for a global celebration of disability sport.
The Paralympic World Cup plays a critical role in providing competition between four yearly Paralympic Games and is sanctioned by the International Paralympic Committee.
The BBC is the host broadcaster, ensuring global coverage through its live national and international highlights package, enforcing its commitment to raising the profile of elite disability sport.
Working closely with the BBC are funding partners UK Sport, Manchester City Council and the Northwest Regional Development Agency.
