| 4th IPC Swimming European Championships | |
|---|---|
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| Host city | Funchal, Madeira |
| Date(s) | 30 April – 7 May |
| Venue(s) | Complexo Olímpico de Piscinas da Penteada |
| Nations participating | 51 |
| Events | 13 |
The 2016 IPC Swimming European Championships was an international swimming competition. It was held in Funchal, Madeira running from 30 April to 7 May. Around 450 athletes from 50 different countries attended the competition.[1] This was the last major swimming tournament for disabled athletes prior to the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio, and acted as a qualifying event for the Rio Games.[1] To increase the possibility of qualification for top swimmers, the championships was made an Open tournament allowing competitors from countries outside Europe to compete.[1]
- ^ a b c "IPC Swimming World Championships – About us". paralympic.org. Retrieved 3 May 2016.