PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on wheelchair curling
A quick glance at the sport that made its Paralympic debut at Torino 2006
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PyeongChang 2018 Paralympics to be the biggest yet
A record 567 athletes representing 49 delegations will compete in 80 medal events
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PyeongChang 2018: Mark Soyer eyes Paralympic debut
Australian alpine skier fully recovered from injury and ready for Winter Games
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PyeongChang 2018: North and South Korea to march separately at Opening Ceremony
The decision was taken on Thursday evening by the two National Paralympic Committees
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PyeongChang 2018: Benoit Huot talks Paralympics coverage
Swimming champion covering Winter Games for Canadian broadcaster
![a female Para sit skier](/sites/default/files/images/180206155918770_Birgit%2BSkarstein%2BVuokatti.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Jetlag, the silent opponent
Para athletes share their tricks to adjusting to the major time difference
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PyeongChang 2018: Sun Qi already dreaming of Beijing 2022
Chinese snowboarder hoping to compete on home soil while preparing for first Winter Paralympics
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PyeongChang 2018: Santa Claus comes to town!
Father Christmas flies to South Korea in support of Finnish team
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PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on snowboard
Sport returns for its second straight Paralympics with more medal events and athletes
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PyeongChang 2018: Mixed experiences, same mindset for Japan
Para ice hockey players Sudo and Horie bring different vibes to the team