PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

a female Nordic skier

Most decorated Winter Paralympian speaks to paralympic.org ahead of Opening Ceremony

Brazilian Para Nordic skier Christian Ribera practices in PyeongChang ahead of the 2018 Winter Paralympics

One in every 11 athletes competing in the Paralympic Winter Games has been a beneficiary of programmes funded by the IPC development arm

Pope Francis Good Luck Message | PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

Holy Father describes Para athletes as “an example of courage, tenacity and perserverance”

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