# IPC presidential visit to Cuba

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ipc-presidential-visit-to-cuba
> Updated: 2026-09-15T18:25:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons conducted a historic two-day visit to Cuba to discuss the development of adaptive sports. Accompanied by Julio César Ávila Sarria, President of the Paralympic Committee of the Americas, Parsons toured various facilities, including the Cuban University of Sport and the High-Performance Athlete Training School (Esfaaar) Giraldo Córdova Cardín.

Following these meetings, Parsons announced plans to collaborate with the Paralympic Committee of the Americas to potentially organize a major international adaptive sports event in Havana. During the visit, Parsons noted the IPC’s intention to support the national movement through training and program access, expressing admiration for Cuba’s athletic achievements despite the nation’s economic challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Cuba to potentially host major international Paralympic event

IPC President Andrew Parsons announced plans to collaborate with the Paralympic Committee of the Americas to host a major international adaptive sports event in Havana, Cuba.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-to-potentially-host-major-international-paralympic-event

### 2026-09-13: IPC President Andrew Parsons begins historic visit to Cuba

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons is conducting a historic two-day visit to Cuba to discuss cooperation and the development of adaptive sports.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ipc-president-andrew-parsons-begins-historic-visit-to-cuba

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