PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
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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
![a group of Para ice hockey players celebrate a goal](/sites/default/files/images/171010162248921_Japan%2Bbt%2BSweden.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Mixed experiences, same mindset for Japan
Para ice hockey players Sudo and Horie bring different vibes to the team
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PyeongChang 2018: Golden chance for Mark Arendz
Canadian looks to complete his Paralympic medal haul with gold in standing biathlon
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IPC make key approvals for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
Venues and dates confirmed for next two Paralympic Summer Games
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PyeongChang 2018: What to watch on day 9
Four more gold medals to be handed out before Closing Ceremony celebrations
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PyeongChang 2018: IPC expects record-breaking international audiences
Almost 50 rights holders will broadcast the Games into at least 100 territories
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PyeongChang 2018: Cross-country plays Cupid for Nordic skiing pair
Carina Edlinger and Eirik Bye hope to celebrate Paralympic success as a couple
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PyeongChang 2018: Anna Jochemsen seeks to dethrone Bochet
Dutch skier aims for “perfect race” in order to beat four-time Sochi 2014 gold medallist
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PyeongChang 2018: Shaun Pianta joins Australian team
Vison impaired alpine skier and guide Jeremy O´Sullivan to compete at Winter Paralympics
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Mac Marcoux named February Allianz Athlete of the Month
Alpine skier wrapped up strong World Cup season by sweeping his races in the Finals
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PyeongChang 2018: Jesper Pedersen aims to win multiple medals
Norwegian receives advice from Olympic champion ahead of Winter Paralympics
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PyeongChang 2018: Athlete Council elections underway
Three winter sport representatives will be elected during the Games
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PyeongChang 2018: Samsung Paralympic Bloggers announced
Paralympians, team officials and super-fans selected to record exclusive behind-the-scenes video blogs
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PyeongChang 2018: Sang Min Han hoping to relive success
South Korea’s first Winter Paralympic medallist aims to reach the podium again on home soil
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PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on Para ice hockey
Canada-USA rivalry headlines the sport at the Paralympic Winter Games
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IPC completes Vancouver 2010 re-analysis programme
No adverse analytical findings after more than 370 samples are retested
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PyeongChang 2018: What to watch on day 8
Penultimate day will also be the busiest as Para ice hockey and wheelchair curling medals decided
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PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on alpine skiing
Brush up on all you need to know about the sport at this Paralympic Winter Games