PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two cross-country skiers with an Austrian flag

After a glittering performance at the 2017 World Championships, where she won two golds and one bronze, the Austrian Para Nordic skier targets success at the Winter Paralympics.

Zebastian Modin - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Sweden’s 22-year-old Para Nordic skier seeks to win his maiden Paralympic title at his third Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 9-18 March 2018.

Picture of three female skiers on the podium.

Subhead: Rieder, 17, is a strong medal contender for the winter Paralympics after claiming bronze at the Worlds.

The 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships was held in Big White, Canada, between 1-8 February.

The World Cup circuit will reach its climax at the Finals, which will also act as the PyeongChang 2018 Test Event.

A Nordic skier looks behind him at two other skiers approaching the crest of the hill, close behind him. Mountains are in the background.

Fresh from claiming two medals at the Worlds, France’s Para Nordic skier explains the importance of testing PyeongChang 2018 tracks ahead of next year’s Paralympics.

Owen Pick - Big White 2017

Something triggered for the British snowboarder this season that made him more competitive ahead of PyeongChang 2018.

Australian Paralympic Committee logo

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) recognised the importance of gender diversity in sport ahead of the International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Logo of the Agitos Foundation

In what will be a first for Paralympic sport development, all summer sport International Federations will be brought together to share best practice.

Wide shot of two Nordic skiers skating close together on the crest of the hill, with one skier a short distance behind. Big mountain in background

Fresh from a successful World Championships, the young Norwegian reveals why he enjoys the sport.

Robin Cuche of Switzerland competes in the Men's Slalom 2nd Run - Standing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Get to know the new Swiss skiing sensation who claimed silver in super combined at the 2017 World Championships.