PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Official logo of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

The colourful logo shows three athletes celebrating on the Flower of Amancaes, which is native of Peru, and symbolises the athletes’ determination and courage, and their union on the podium.

Graphic inviting people to become a volunteer

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.

Big White, Canada, will host the 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships.

With 100 days to go until the 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships in Canada, organisers aim to create a world leading facility.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Sang Min Han

The South Korean alpine skier is working towards the performance of his life at his home Paralympic Winter Games.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Yunho Kim

The South Korean Para snowboarder wants to improve his skills quickly and win his first medals in the sport.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Ice sledge hockey

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.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Hang Seung Park

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.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Jae Rim Yang

The South Korean visually impaired alpine skier just wants an injury-free, mistake-free season.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Wheelchair Curling

After fifth place at the 2016 Worlds, China hope to gather enough qualification points toward PyeongChang 2018 at the 2017 Worlds in March.

PyeongChang 2018 - #500DaysToGo - Emily Young

With 500 days until the next Winter Paralympics, Canada’s Emily Young looks ahead to the new Nordic skiing season.