World Rowing is proud to announce that Paralympic rowing will be included in the program of the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. After careful consideration, the Board of the International Paralympic Committee confirmed the inclusion of paragrebli in the program of the LA28 Paralympic Games through the application process by the International Federation. A record 33 Paralympic sports have submitted applications to the International Paralympic Committee for consideration for inclusion in the sports program of the LA28 Paralympic Games. This will be the sixth consecutive participation of Paralympians at the Paralympic Games. "This is great news for our sport and our organization," said World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland. This decision represents an important step in the continuous growth of the discipline, strengthening its presence in the Paralympic movement. We look forward to working with the International Paralympic Committee and the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee in preparing for the Games." The Paralympic Games are held every four years. Paralympic rowing was introduced into the Paralympic Games program in 2005 and was first held at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Qualification regattas are held to determine the quota of 104 athletes who will compete at the Games. There are five classes of boats: PR1 men's singles, PR1 women's singles, PR2 mixed doubles, PR3 mixed doubles, mixed doubles 3 and mixed four PR3 with coxswain. The 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will be held from August 15 to 27, 2028. For any media questions, please contact Brian Orsini, Head of Public Relations: brian.orsini@worldrowing.com