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Switzerland Claims World Number One as 2026 World Ranking Is Released

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Championship, the International Powerchair Hockey Committee (IPCH) has released the updated World Ranking, confirming significant movement among the world’s leading nations and underlining the growing competitiveness of international Powerchair Hockey. The biggest story

Athletes & Coaches Committee Election – Meet the Nominees

The IPCH Sport Executive Committee (SEC) is pleased to introduce the nominees for the Athletes & Coaches Committee (ACC) elections, which will take place during the IPCH World Championship 2026 in Lahti, Finland. Since its launch, the ACC has played

Jury Course & Open Positions – Get Involved!

The International Powerchair Hockey Commission (IPCH) is pleased to share important updates regarding the development of the IPCH Jury structure. Applications are now open for the upcoming IPCH Jury Course. The role of an IPCH Jury Member is vital in

Switzerland Rises to Third Place in Updated IPCH World Ranking

The latest Powerchair Hockey World Ranking has been released, and the biggest headline is Switzerland’s rise into 3rd place, overtaking Italy, who now falls to 4th. All other nations maintain their previous positions, but the points reveal that the race

New rules interpretations

The Referees and Observers Committee and the Athletes and Coaches Committee now work closely together to introduce new rules and improve the sport. Both groups saw the need for stronger cooperation and opened constructive discussions. They focused on improvements in

Extension of deadline for QT bidding

The International Powerchair Hockey Committee announces an extension of deadline, as no formal bids have arrived for the European QT 2027. As a result, this situation puts developing nations at risk of missing the pathway to the European Championship 2028.

Applications Now Open for the IPCH Classifier Course 2025

The International Powerchair Hockey (IPCH) Classification Committee now opens applications for the IPCH Classifier Course 2025, scheduled from 21 to 27 October 2025. At the same time, the course runs alongside the IPCH Dutch Scout Mobility Nations Cup under official

Updated IPCH player eligibility rules now in effect

Recent discussions at the IPCH Sport Congress and several complex cases prompted IPCH to publish a revised and clearer version of its player eligibility rules. These updates ensure consistency, fairness, and clarity on which players can represent national teams in