· Para athletics
IPC grants help Malagasy athletes return and debut in Tunis
Aurélie Faravavy returned to international competition at the Tunis Grand Prix in June 2026 with support from an IPC Competition Support Grant.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of Madagascar.
An IPC feature marked 25 years of Para sport in Madagascar in 2014, recalling early wheelchair basketball demonstrations and Malakia Willy’s long involvement. The programme later connected with international athletics opportunities. In 2026, IPC competition grants supported Aurélie Faravavy’s return to international racing and Solomon Ratsararay Rasamimanana’s classified international debut, illustrating distinct stages in the country’s sporting development.
Madagascar marks 25 years of para-sport Sport for Mobility opens international competition pathways for Para athletes
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
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2014–2026Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Wheelchair basketball
Madagascar celebrates a quarter-century of Para sport
An IPC feature published in April 2014 looked ahead to Madagascar’s 25-year Para sport milestone in May.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in Madagascar.
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.