Lima is once again hosting a premier international para-sports competition: the 2026 Para Swimming World Series. The final stage of the season will take place from November 12 to 14 at the Aquatic Center in Videna—a facility managed by the Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD).
The event will bring together nearly 200 para-athletes from over 20 countries. For the second consecutive year, Lima will serve as one of the stops on the World Para Swimming global circuit.
The presentation was attended by IPD President Óscar Fernández Cáceres, President of the National Paralympic Association of Peru Luisa Villar, and Head of World Para Swimming Craig Nicholson.
“For the second year in a row, Peru is part of this international circuit, which reflects a capability we have been strengthening: organizing major competitions and creating better opportunities for our para-athletes. Inclusion also means establishing the actual conditions necessary for our athletes to develop, compete, and represent Peru at the highest level,” stated the head of the IPD.
The national delegation will include athletes such as Micaela Apaéstegui, Isaías Sono, and Donia Felices—all members of the IPD’s “Lima 2027” program—who will look to use this competition as an opportunity to test themselves against prominent international competitors.
According to the official calendar, the 2026 World Series season consists of nine stages held between February and November, with Lima serving as one of the host cities. Hosting this event also helps showcase the sports infrastructure managed by the IPD and strengthens the country’s organizational experience in preparation for the Lima 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games.
Support for Para-athletes
Through the Lima 2027 Program, the IPD provides financial support to athletes and Para-athletes via grants intended for training, participation in competitions, and comprehensive preparation, with the goal of enhancing their performance ahead of this premier continental sporting event.
Currently, this program benefits more than 80 athletes and Para-athletes, helping ensure that national representatives have better conditions to face their upcoming international challenges.
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Publicado: 11/11/2026
