PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018

An ice sledge hockey player scoots up the ice with the puck.

Find out how teams can qualify for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

Agitos at  Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre

Rob Walsh, the Chairperson of the IPC Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee has hailed the Games as a huge success and highlighted an area that can make the PyeongChang 2018 Games even better.

Evan Strong

Exciting plans announced that aim to further grow the sport of para-snowboard ahead of PyeongChang2018

Closing ceremony

As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.

Members of the IPC and PyeongChang2018 Organising Committee celebrate the signing of the 2018 Excellence Programme

Agreement to make sure knowledge and expertise is transferred between Organising Commitees of Paralympic Games and will mean Games are constantly improving.

PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games emblem launch

Emblem embodies aspirations of the Paralympic Movement and will be used in the build up to the 2018 Games.

An infographic displaying all the emblems of the Paralympic Winter Games from 1998 to 2014.

Ceremony to take place between 14:00-15:00 local time in Korean capital.

A picture of a group portrait

IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody will serve this year on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for PyeongChang 2018.

A picture of the ice sledge hockey player on the field

Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.

A picture of a conference

With five years to go until the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, preparations are gaining momentum.

Bibian Mentel-Spee

The future of para-snowboard looks bright as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) continue to develop the sport.

A picture of a conference

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.

A picture of a conference

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.

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Last week, a four-day information seminar with the three 2018 Applicant Cities, held by the International Olympic Committee (IOC

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Annecy (France), Munich (Germany) and PyeongChang (Republic of Korea) applying for 2018 Winter Games

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Two athletes on sledges playing Para ice hockey

Despite allowing first goal of tournament, USA beat Italy for fifth time this season

Woman in wheelchair playing curling with three people in wheelchairs observing

Teams join China in the play-offs for a place in Saturday's final