Finals Day Set for Thrilling Conclusion to IPCH World Championship 2026

The 2026 IPCH World Championship reaches its climax on Sunday, 31 May, with four decisive matches and the inaugural International Powerchair Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place throughout the day in Pajulahti, Finland.

The action begins at 09:00 with Finland and Australia meeting in the 7th–8th place match, before Belgium and Spain battle for 5th place at 11:30. The bronze medal match follows at 14:00 as Italy takes on Germany, while the championship final at 16:30 will see the Netherlands and Switzerland compete for the world title.

Alongside the on-court action, the international powerchair hockey community will celebrate its history through the first-ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony, honouring individuals whose achievements and dedication have shaped the sport for generations.

Hall of Fame – First Induction Slot (10:45)

Rasmus Broberg Jensen (Denmark)
Recognised for redefining the T-stick role and demonstrating how creativity, energy, and tactical influence could transform one of the sport’s most specialised positions.

Carlos Vilalta (Spain)
Honoured for his pioneering contribution to the development of international classification systems, helping establish fairness, transparency, and integrity within the sport.

Björn Sarrazijn (Belgium)
Recognised for his exceptional achievements as one of the sport’s most influential players, helping raise performance standards and contributing to the evolution of powerchair hockey as a high-performance sport.

Kenny Verbraekel (Belgium)
Honoured for his foundational role in governance and international development, combining leadership, vision, and service to help shape the sport’s global structure.

Hall of Fame – Second Induction Slot (13:00)

Tiziano Fattore (Italy)
Recognised for his outstanding achievements, leadership, and lasting impact as one of the most accomplished and respected players in international powerchair hockey.

Miro Reijonen (Finland)
Honoured for his foundational role in bringing nations together and helping establish the international framework that became today’s global powerchair hockey community.

Görkem Oguz (Germany)
Recognised for his exceptional technical ability, tactical intelligence, and influence in raising the competitive standards of elite-level powerchair hockey.

Gerd Autenrieth (Germany)
Honoured for his leadership, integrity, commitment to fair play, and dedication to the sport as both coach, referee, and respected member of the international community.

Hall of Fame – Third Induction Slot (15:45)

Dorte Berenth (Denmark)
Recognised for more than two decades of dedication to the sport, serving powerchair hockey with integrity, determination, and an unwavering commitment to its growth.

Sander Hilberink (Netherlands)
Honoured for his vision and leadership in uniting the international community and laying the foundations for organised international powerchair hockey.

Jan Oehninger (Switzerland)
Recognised for redefining the T-stick position, demonstrating how low-point players could become dynamic and influential contributors to all phases of the game.

Kamal Tahtahi (Netherlands)
Honoured for his exceptional vision, creativity, technical excellence, and lasting influence on the development and attractiveness of the sport.

The inaugural Hall of Fame Class reflects the many ways individuals have contributed to powerchair hockey—through athletic excellence, innovation, governance, officiating, leadership, and community building. Their collective legacy continues to inspire athletes, officials, volunteers, and supporters around the world.

With world titles, medals, and a historic celebration of the sport’s pioneers all on the programme, Finals Day promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in the history of international powerchair hockey.