 The IBSA classification system has largely remained unchanged since it was put in place , even as the International Paralympic Committee ( IPC ) attempted to move towards a more functional disability and evidence based system that does not rely on medical based classification . In 2003 , the IPC made an attempt to address " the overall objective to support and co @-@ ordinate the ongoing development of accurate , reliable , consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation . " The IPC approved a classification system at the IPC General Assembly in 2007 . This classification was part of the overall blind class group , and was still medically based despite changes in other disability types . IBSA was not prepared at the time to move towards a more functional classification system that is utilized other disability groups and sports . 
