Official account for the International Federation of Para swimming
(www.worldparaswimming.org).
Since the first Paralympic Games in Rome in 1960, Swimming has been one of the main sports of the Paralympics. As in the Olympic Games, competitors measure their skills in Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Medley events. In 2009, athletes from more than 80 countries practice the sport, with male and female competitors having either a physical disability or blindness/visual impairm
30/08/2026
🇹🇷 One to watch on home soil.
Elif Ildem will be among the Turkish Para swimmers carrying the hopes of the host nation when the European Championships come to Kocaeli. 🏊♀️
A home crowd behind her and an European stage ahead. 💪
30/08/2026
New to Para swimming? We’ve got you covered. 🏊♀️🏊♂️
From classifications to strokes and events, here’s what you need to know before the racing begins at . 📚
Swipe through and get ready for the World Para Swimming European Championships. 👉
29/08/2026
🇦🇲 A new flag joins the European stage.
Armenia is set to make its European Para Swimming Championships debut at . ✨
A new chapter begins in Türkiye. Welcome to the Euros, Armenia! 👋
29/08/2026
🇮🇹 The team everyone will be chasing in Kocaeli. 👀
Italy topped the medals table at the last European Championships in Madeira with an impressive 63 medals.
Now, the Italian swimmers return to the European stage at . Can they do it again? Or is there anyone to stop them?
29/08/2026
🇬🇧 From Glasgow gold to the European stage. 🥇
Just over a month ago, William Ellard stood on top of the podium at . Now, another major challenge awaits in Kocaeli.
The British swimmer arrives at with winning momentum behind him. 👀
28/08/2026
🇨🇭 It all started at the Euros.
At just 15, Nora Meister claimed the first major international title of her career, winning the women’s 100m backstroke at . 🥇
Eight years later, she’s heading to Kocaeli for another European Championships.
Meister is definitely one to watch at . 👀🇹🇷
28/08/2026
🇹🇷 We’re officially entering the final stretch!
In just 10 days, Kocaeli will welcome Europe’s top Para swimmers for the biggest continental competition of the year. 🏊♀️🏊♂️
Bring it on, Kocaeli 🤩
26/08/2026
Back in 2018, these Para swimmers were making memories at the European Championships in Dublin. Eight years later, they’re getting ready to do it all again at . 🇹🇷
🥹 Recognise any familiar faces?
Swipe through for a proper throwback. ⏪
🌊 The clock is ticking!
Only 3 DAYS LEFT to enter the Sardinia 2026 Open Water Cup.
📅 Entries close on 27 August. Read more: paralympic.org/swimming/sardinia-2026