PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![The construction of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Village began on 24 February in the district of Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru.](/sites/default/files/images/170228111137134_lima.jpg)
Lima 2019 Athletes Village construction starts
The construction of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Village began on 24 February in the district of Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru.
![An exhibition was opened in Almaty that highlights some of the nation’s Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.](/sites/default/files/images/170228112446358_kazakhstan.jpg)
Exhibition in Kazakhstan features Paralympians
An exhibition was opened in Almaty that highlights some of the nation’s Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
![France's Benjamin Daviet helped to secure victory over world champions Russia at Cable 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150201202339935_Benjamin%2BDaviet%2BCable%2B2015_1.jpg)
Three reasons why Benjamin Daviet loves skiing
The French biathlon and cross-country skiing world champion has always found a way to spend time on the slopes.
Para sport in review: February 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during February.
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Takahashi’s hopes rest on PyeongChang 2018 qualifier
Kazuhiro Takahashi says that the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games could be his last, and will do anything to reach South Korea.
![Nick Webborn wears the ParalympicsGB uniform whilst he smiles to the camera.](/sites/default/files/images/160616140143732_Nick%2BWebborn.jpg)
Webborn elected Chair of British Paralympic Association
Nick Webborn will take over Tim Reddish who is coming to the end of his two-term tenure.
IPC President meets South Korea’s acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn
The two met in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Mariana SHEVCHUK, Ukraine, at the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships in Eger, Hungary.](/sites/default/files/images/151126175526417_powerlifting_eger_%25281010%2529_0.jpg)
Ukraine, Egypt do podium double at powerlifting World Cup
One of Italy’s first Paralympic powerlifters Martina Barbierato also claimed a medal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
![Norway beat Italy at the International Para Ice Hockey Tournament.](/sites/default/files/images/170228094804618_hockey.jpg)
Canada, Norway take wins on the ice in Torino
Norway beat Italy at home at the International Para Ice Hockey Tournament on Monday (27 February).
![Male cyclists pedals on track velodrome.](/sites/default/files/images/160320103442621_175480_8-LG-HD.jpg)
The reasons behind Team USA’s success
Since 1992, the USA has always finished in the top five of the cycling medals table at the Paralympic Games.