Sima Limouchi, a dedicated advocate for Para table tennis and the Paralympic Movement in Iran, has been named winner of the prestigious Para Sport Volunteer Award at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Para Sport Awards 2025.
The award, determined through a public online vote held from 30 October to 13 November 2025, recognises Limouchi’s outstanding contributions to expanding access and awareness of Para sports across Iran through volunteerism, education, and leadership.
As a Technical Classifier in Para table tennis, Limouchi has played a vital role in ensuring fair competition whilst simultaneously working to grow participation in the sport. Her influence extends well beyond the competition hall, having inspired countless students through workshops and educational initiatives designed to promote understanding of Para sport.
In her role as Head of Volunteers for Iran’s National Paralympic Day, Limouchi significantly increased public involvement and engagement with the Paralympic Movement, organising awareness seminars that brought Para sport to new audiences. Her commitment to advocacy was further demonstrated through her participation in UNESCO commemorations of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Limouchi has been instrumental in shaping Iran’s Paralympic future through her work on the National Paralympic Committee’s Development Committee. She has championed Para table tennis on the international stage at the Asian Youth Para Games whilst simultaneously developing inclusive sports programmes for children with disabilities at grassroots level.
The IPC received over 200 nominations across 11 categories for the 2025 awards, recognising achievements during the eligibility period from 1 May 2023 to 31 March 2025. The Para Sport Awards are presented every two years to celebrate those whose efforts have strengthened the impact of Para sports worldwide.
IPC President Andrew Parsons said: “Congratulations to the 11 exceptional winners of the Para Sport Awards. Your achievements on and off the field of play have deservedly received global recognition and are a testament to the power of Para sport to break barriers and transform lives.
“These awards celebrate not just excellence in performance, but leadership, advocacy, and the commitment to inclusion. Thank you for showing what is possible and for helping us build a more inclusive society through Para sport and the Paralympic Movement.”
The 11 awards have been presented to recipients from 10 different nations, representing Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, reflecting the incredible depth and diversity of talent across the global Paralympic Movement.
