· Multi-sport
IPC review recognises support behind Eritrea’s Paris debut
An IPC review of its 2024 development programmes identified Eritrea among the national committees supported before the Paris Paralympic Games.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of Eritrea.
Eritrea’s NPC was welcomed into IPC membership at the General Assembly in December 2021. The country made its Paralympic Games debut at Paris 2024 when Sibhatu Kesete Weldemariam raced in the men’s 400m T54 heats. A subsequent IPC development review included Eritrea among the NPCs supported ahead of those Games, connecting this first appearance with broader work to expand international participation.
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Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
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2024–2025Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Para athletics
Weldemariam marks Eritrea’s first Paralympic competition
Sibhatu Kesete Weldemariam became Eritrea’s first Paralympic competitor when he entered the men’s 400m T54 heats at the Stade de France.
Read the archive report· Multi-sport
Ghana’s colours and African voices join the Paris 2024 opening celebration
The IPC’s ceremony report records Ghana’s traditional dress, South African anticipation and Eritrea’s Paralympic debut.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in Eritrea.
Connect with the national organisation to ask about participation, athlete development, classification and representing your country.
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Discover & participate
Connect with your NPC to find an accessible club, a first training session or a local sport opportunity.
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Develop & progress
Build an athlete pathway through coaching, equipment access, classification information and competition.
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Compete & represent
Prepare for national and continental events, with entries coordinated by your NPC and the relevant federation.