Toyota celebrates inclusive mobility at the UCI World Para-Cycling Championships
- The UCI World Para-Cycling Championships brought together elite para-athletes for road races, time trials, and team relays.
- Held in Ronse, Belgium, the event showcased the impact of inclusive sports.
- With 328 athletes from 51 countries, it delivered thrilling competition and global camaraderie.
- Toyota supported the event with mobility solutions, athlete recovery spaces, and inclusive innovation showcases.
- These efforts reflect Toyota’s commitment to empowering all through inclusive mobility and sport.
Brussels, 4 September 2025 – The UCI World Para-Cycling Championship, held in Ronse, Belgium from Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 August 2025, was a global celebration of athleticism, perseverance, and inclusive sport. Over four days, para-athletes from 51 countries competed in a range of disciplines, from individual time trials to mixed handcycle relays, across sport classes tailored to their needs. The event included 328 riders with impairments, who delivered an exhilarating display of elite performance and international camaraderie.
As a key partner, Toyota supported the event with a dedicated fleet of over 30 vehicles, a lounge where athletes could rest and recharge, and a showcase of mobility innovations including Yosh-e, C+ Walk T, and C+ Walk S. Thirteen Toyota volunteers also lent their time and energy to help ensure a smooth experience for all. These contributions reflected Toyota’s broader belief that mobility should empower everyone, regardless of ability.
I had a wonderful day and was deeply moved by the incredible talent and spirit of mutual support on display. Witnessing the athletes in action reminded me how sport can unite and uplift. When mobility solutions are designed to meet diverse needs, they truly empower everyone to participate, perform, and thrive.
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Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 20 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.