Asian Paralympic Committee

What Asian Paralympic Committee does

The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) is a Dubai-headquartered non-profit sports governing body that organizes and regulates Para sport across Asia. It serves as the sole recognized regional Paralympic body, coordinating with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and working through a network of 43+ National Paralympic Committees (NPCs). APC's primary outputs are the Asian Para Games and Asian Youth Para Games, plus supporting functions including athlete classification development, anti-doping programs aligned to WADA standards, and capacity building for member NPCs.

APC's core offerings are programmatic rather than commercial. The I'mPOSSIBLE Paralympic Education Programme is a school-based toolkit (foundation level of 12 modules for primary schools, advanced level of 10 modules for secondary schools) adapted from IPC and localized into multiple languages including Traditional Chinese. The APC Academy operates as the training, workshop, and certification layer for NPC staff and stakeholders, reinforced by 2026 partnerships with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Dubai) and Korea National University of Education, the latter planning a Master's programme in Para Sport Education. The APC Anti-Doping Management System handles ADRV tracking and TUE management, with documented enforcement actions against Para athletes from Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, and Iran in 2022–2023. Underlying technology is conventional digital education and case-management software rather than AI/ML-driven systems.

The business model is non-commercial: APC does not sell products or services, has no disclosed revenue, and operates through government and institutional support, event-host partnerships, official-supplier relationships (e.g., ASICS), and advocacy partnerships (e.g., UNICEF). Customer segments are National Paralympic Committees (primary channel), schools and educational institutions (I'mPOSSIBLE delivery), and Para athletes (development, classification, anti-doping). Governance is led by President Majid Rashed (in role since 2014, previously VP from 2010) and CEO/Acting Secretary General Tarek Souei (since February 2015), with an Executive Board drawn from member NPCs.

Name

Asian Paralympic Committee

Legal name

Asian Paralympic Committee

Website

https://asianparalympic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) is the Dubai-based non-profit governing body for Paralympic sport across Asia, recognized by the IPC. It organizes the Asian Para Games and Asian Youth Para Games, coordinates 43+ National Paralympic Committees, and runs education, anti-doping, and capacity-building programs.

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Product category

Sports Governance and Para-Sport Administration

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akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK), Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Paralympic sport governance
• Regional para-sport events
• Athlete classification services
• Anti-doping management
• Paralympic education programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Organization and Governance: APC organizes the Asian Para Games and Asian Youth Para Games, functioning as the governing body for Paralympic sport across Asia with support from various stakeholders and partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) is the regional governing body for Paralympic sport across Asia, recognized by the International Paralympic Committee. It organizes and governs major multi-sport events including the Asian Para Games and Asian Youth Para Games, coordinates 43+ National Paralympic Committees, administers anti-doping programs aligned with WADA standards, and delivers education initiatives such as the I'mPOSSIBLE Paralympic Education Programme and APC Academy.

Product overview

The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) is a sports governing organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of para sports events (Asian Para Games, Asian Youth Para Games), the I'mPOSSIBLE Paralympic Education Programme for schools, and the APC Academy for capacity building of National Paralympic Committees. The organization also runs anti-doping programmes aligned with WADA standards. These are organizational programmes rather than technology products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asian Para Games APC's flagship multi-sport competition for Para athletes across Asia, held on a recurring basis with rotating host nations. The event serves National Paralympic Committees and their Para athletes across the region.
• Asian Youth Para Games A youth-focused regional multi-sport competition for young Para athletes across Asia, organized on a recurring basis. Previous editions include Bahrain 2021.
• I'mPOSSIBLE Paralympic Education Programme An educational toolkit promoting Paralympic values (courage, determination, inspiration, equality) and Para sports awareness among students. Foundation level includes 12 modules for primary schools; advanced level includes 10 modules for secondary schools. Available in multiple languages including Traditional Chinese.
• APC Academy APC's educational platform for developing National Paralympic Committees through training, workshops, seminars, and certification programmes, enhanced by partnerships with academic institutions including UE Dubai, Korea National University of Education, and Korea Institute of Sport Science.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Traditional Chinese version of I'mPOSSIBLE toolkit launched at Hong Kong Sports Institute with 100+ educators attending

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISEZA (International Sports & Entertainment Zone)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026MoU signed June 24, 2026 to create opportunities for persons with disabilities and promote sustainable social impact. Collaboration areas include accessibility and inclusion programmes, sports development, education and capacity building, innovation and technology initiatives, conferences and events, research and knowledge-sharing, and community engagement. Partnership effective for three years with renewal option.
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE Dubai)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026MoU signed May 7, 2026 to strengthen collaboration in education, inclusion, and Para sport awareness. Partnership focuses on education programs, internships, seminars, institutional exchanges, short courses, executive education, certification programmes, and student placements. Also includes capacity building, governance, and knowledge exchange workshops.
• Korea National University of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPC President Majid Rashed awarded honorary doctorate in recognition of contributions to Para sport. KNUE planning to launch Master's programme in Para Sport Education next year. Partnership focuses on Para sport education and inclusive future education.
• Korea Institute of Sport ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU focusing on specialized training programmes and research initiatives for Para athletes.
• Korea Paralympic CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership including designation of Icheon Training Center as APC Centre of Excellence for athlete development and high-performance sport.
• China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched world's first Traditional Chinese version of I'mPOSSIBLE Paralympic Education Programme toolkit at Hong Kong Sports Institute. Supported by HKSAR Government Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Education Bureau. HKPC continues to collaborate with schools to promote inclusive education through sport.
• International Paralympic Committee (IPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal governing body for Paralympic sport. APC is the regional representative and signatory to World Anti-Doping Code.
• Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Olympic body. APC maintains strong ties and collaboration with OCA for development and benefit of all Asian athletes.
• UNICEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for advocacy and rights of children and youth with disabilities. APC President has served as National Ambassador for UNICEF.
• ASICSminorOthersOfficial sports equipment supplier for APC events.
• United Arab Emirates GovernmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment support for APC headquarters in Dubai and various programs.
• Dubai Sports CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAPC President serves as Board Member of Dubai Sports Council.
• Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games Organizing CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parapan American Sports Organization (PASO): Regional Paralympic body for the Americas; runs Parapan American Games. Directly comparable regional-governance and event-organizing role.
• European Paralympic Committee: Regional Paralympic committee for Europe; structurally identical role to APC for Asia — organizing European Para Games, coordinating NPCs, and executing IPC mandates in its continent.
• Paralympic Committee of Africa: Sister regional Paralympic governing body for Africa under IPC. Directly comparable in mandate (regional governance, multi-sport games organization, NPC capacity building) and structure.

Broad incumbents

• International Paralympic Committee (IPC): Global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. APC is one of four regional Paralympic committees under IPC; most direct structural peer given organizational hierarchy, governance model, and WADA-aligned anti-doping framework.
• Olympic Council of Asia (OCA): Regional Olympic body covering the same Asian geography as APC. APC works closely with OCA on event alignment; comparable in federation/membership structure and IPC sibling governance.
• Special Olympics International: Global movement for athletes with intellectual disabilities; adjacent governing body with similar NPC-equivalent accredited-program structure, education/outreach focus, and regional games cadence.

Emerging players

• Dubai Club for People of Determination: UAE-based disability sports club where APC's President Majid Rashed serves as CEO; adjacent disability-sport organization with overlapping leadership and shared UAE ecosystem.
• Invictus Games Foundation: Adaptive multi-sport event organization for wounded warriors; comparable adaptive/para-sport event-organizing model though serving a narrower population and less formal NPC structure.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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