International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | Canada: From Hockey Heritage to the World Championship 2026 Stage

Canada: From Hockey Heritage to the World Championship 2026 Stage

As we approach the next World Championship, IPCH is launching a special collaboration to present all participating teams. For this project, we are proud to work with Paul Emmering, former German handstick player and scorer of Germany’s historic 2010 World Championship golden goal. With his long-standing experience in ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | Belgium: A Nation Rebuilding for the World Championship 2026

Belgium: A Nation Rebuilding for the World Championship 2026

As we approach the next World Championship, IPCH is launching a special collaboration to present all participating teams. For this project, we are proud to work with Paul Emmering, former German handstick player and scorer of Germany’s historic 2010 World Championship golden goal. With his long-standing experience in ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | Australia: The Longest Road to the World Championship 2026

Australia: The Longest Road to the World Championship 2026

As we approach the next World Championship, IPCH is launching a special collaboration to present all participating teams. For this project, we are proud to work with Paul Emmering, former German handstick player and scorer of Germany’s historic 2010 World Championship golden goal. With his long-standing experience in ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | Finland: A Northern Nation Ready for the World Championship 2026

Finland: A Northern Nation Ready for the World Championship 2026

As we approach the next World Championship, IPCH is launching a special collaboration to present all participating teams. For this project, we are proud to work with Paul Emmering, former German handstick player and scorer of Germany’s historic 2010 World Championship golden goal. With his long-standing experience in ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | Call for Nominations: Athletes & Coaches Committee (ACC) Elections (Deadline May 12th)

Call for Nominations: Athletes & Coaches Committee (ACC) Elections (Deadline May 12th)

The IPCH Sport Executive Committee (SEC) is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination process for the Athletes & Coaches Committee (ACC), with elections to be held during the IPCH World Championship 2026 in Lahti, Finland. Since its launch last year, the ACC plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices of ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | IPCH Day 2026: Impact That Lasts

IPCH Day 2026: Impact That Lasts

1. What Impact Means in Powerchair Hockey Impact in Powerchair Hockey goes far beyond the scoreboard. Instead, it appears in the confidence an athlete builds during a first training session, in the independence they develop through competition, and in the sense of belonging they experience within a team environment. ... More

Anna Elizabeth in a group of classifiers

Classifying with Purpose: Anna Elizabeth on Ability, Fairness and Responsibility

In Powerchair Hockey, classification is essential to ensuring fair and meaningful competition. For Anna Elizabeth, this system provides the framework that allows athletes with severe physical impairments to compete on a level playing field, where success is determined by skill, teamwork, and strategy. Serving as an ... More

Annette Nielsen

More Than Logistics: Annette Nielsen on the Impact of a Team Manager in Powerchair Hockey

In Powerchair Hockey, impact goes far beyond what happens on the court. For Denmark, Annette Nielsen plays a vital role behind the scenes, creating the structure, trust, and environment that allow players and staff to perform at their very best. Her work may not always be visible—but its impact is felt in every moment ... More

International Powerchair Hockey | Official Website | IPCH World Championship 2026 Powerchair Hockey Match Schedule

IPCH World Championship 2026 Powerchair Hockey Match Schedule

Official Tournament Schedule | Pajulahti, Finland | 26–31 May 2026 The official match schedule for the IPCH World Championship 2026 Powerchair Hockey has been confirmed. From 26 to 31 May 2026, ten national teams will compete at Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, Finland, in the most important intern... More

Noé Spirig against The Netherlands.

Athlete of the Year Noé Spirig on Performance, Responsibility and Impact

Noé Spirig delivered an outstanding 2025 season, establishing himself among the leading athletes in powerchair hockey. At an age of 24, he helped Iron Cats win the Swiss national league title and earned best goalkeeper honors at both the APHC Summer Camp and the international tournament in Eindhoven. His versatility ... More