Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association

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CPISRA stands for the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association. It is an international group that supports people with cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions through sport and recreation. CPISRA was formed in 1969. It organized recreational activities, helped develop adaptive sports, and ran sporting events for people with cerebral palsy around the world. The organization relied on members worldwide and a network of volunteers, including an advisory board, specialist committees, and networks.

In November 2022, CPISRA merged with IWAS (International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation) to create World Abilitysport. Both CPISRA and IWAS were members of the International Paralympic Committee as organizations serving people with physical disabilities.

The first CP World Games were held in 1972 by the International CP Society. CPISRA became independent from the ICPS in 1978 and since then has held regular regional and world championships.

In 2018, Sant Cugat, Spain hosted the CPISRA World Games, with about 600 participants from 30 countries—the largest schedule to date. The event showcased elite para-sport and included development camps and competitions.

This was the last CPISRA World Games before the merger and the creation of World Abilitysport, and the introduction of World Abilitysport Games in 2023.

Headquarters: England. Official language: English. President: Peter Drysdale. Website: cpisra.org.