Event participant at Judo at European Para Championships in Ahoy, Rotterdam on 08 August 2023 Geneva has been selected to host the second edition of the European Para Championships from 2 to 15 August 2027.
Following a successful inaugural event in Rotterdam 2023, the Championships will once again unite multiple para sports in one city, with athletes competing for European titles and qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Competitions will be held at the Palexpo convention centre and other iconic venues across Geneva, ensuring the event is accessible, visible, and engaging for all.
Thierry Apotheloz, Member of the Geneva Cantonal Government, said the Championships offer “a valuable opportunity to further establish Geneva as a leading European centre for para sport.” He added: “We look forward to welcoming hundreds of athletes from all over Europe and are confident that our community will embrace them wholeheartedly, in the true Genevan tradition of hospitality.”
Eric Kersten, Founder of the European Para Championships, highlighted Geneva’s symbolic significance: “The city is known worldwide as a symbol of human rights and international cooperation — values that align perfectly with the spirit of the European Para Championships.”
Raymon Blondel, President of the European Paralympic Committee, praised the choice of host city, calling Geneva “a wonderful stage” for the next edition. “Following on from Rotterdam 2023, it’s exciting to be part of writing the next chapter for this innovative concept,” he said.
With Geneva as host, the 2027 European Para Championships aim to go beyond sport, becoming a dynamic platform for public engagement, societal impact, and international visibility.