PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

two male Para ice hockey players contest a puck

Defenceman will try to help his country win first Para ice hockey medal in his third Games

a man spreads his arms wide while speaking at a podium

Full text of Andrew Parsons' Opening Ceremony address

an athlete holds a South Korean flag

Nordic skier selected as hosts' flagbearer for Opening Ceremony of Winter Paralympics

a female Para snowboarder poses with her board

US snowboarder excited about competing at her first Winter Paralympics

a group of people standing in front of a wall

Mural includes messages from across the world and represents a united world

Dr Hayab Khattab | International Women's Day 2018

NPC Egypt President recognised for achievements in inspiring women within Paralympic Movement

Wheelchair Curling: Sports of the Paralympic Winter Games

A quick glance at the sport that made its Paralympic debut at Torino 2006

Andrew Parsons interview ahead of PyeongChang 2018

A record 567 athletes representing 49 delegations will compete in 80 medal events

A male Para alpine skier

Australian alpine skier fully recovered from injury and ready for Winter Games

the Agitos symbol covered in snow at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Village

The decision was taken on Thursday evening by the two National Paralympic Committees