PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Become a volunteer for Sao Paulo 2017
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee invites all physical education undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Youth Parapan American Games’ volunteer programme by 31 October.
Course prep and schedule revealed for Big White 2017
With 100 days to go until the 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships in Canada, organisers aim to create a world leading facility.
#500DaysToGo: Han hoping to peak at the right time
The South Korean alpine skier is working towards the performance of his life at his home Paralympic Winter Games.
#500DaystoGo: Yunho Kim targets medals
The South Korean Para snowboarder wants to improve his skills quickly and win his first medals in the sport.
#500DaysToGo: Five players to watch at PyeongChang 2018
With the final season before the next Winter Paralympics getting underway in just a few days, here are a handful of players hoping to make an impact.
#500DaysToGo: Snowboarder Park's family key to motivation
The South Korean is spurred on by the support of his wife and family as he looks to make a splash at his home Paralympics.
#500DaysToGo: Skier Jae Rim Yang healthy, ready
The South Korean visually impaired alpine skier just wants an injury-free, mistake-free season.
#500DaysToGo: Chinese wheelchair curling look to improve
After fifth place at the 2016 Worlds, China hope to gather enough qualification points toward PyeongChang 2018 at the 2017 Worlds in March.
Faces for PyeongChang: Canada’s Young on the up
With 500 days until the next Winter Paralympics, Canada’s Emily Young looks ahead to the new Nordic skiing season.
Faces for PyeongChang: Schmidt intensifies schedule
The 19-year-old alpine skier is ready to climb world rankings in lead up to World Championships and the Winter Paralympics.