PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
![Slovakia's Jakub Krako on the course in Sochi](/sites/default/files/images/170609153045070_Jakub%2BKrako.jpg)
Jakub Krako: My three most memorable moments from 2017
Slovakia’s alpine skier recalls his top moments from last season ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
![Matt Stutzman, Lex Gillette, Melissa Stockwell, Nathan Adrian, Brad Snyder, Sanya Richards-Ross and Tatyana McFadden.](/sites/default/files/images/151002091616212_BP.jpg)
BP sponsors US Paralympics teams
Energy company to support athletes for PyeongChang 2018 and Tokyo 2020.
![Canada's Alex Massie in snowboard action at Big White, Canada](/sites/default/files/images/170607144412868_Alex%2BMassie%2Bat%2BBig%2BWhite.jpg)
Canada names snowboard team
Seven Para snowboarders battling for places at PyeongChang 2018.
![A general view of a street scene near the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster, host of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170301080950183_PyeongChang%2B2018.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018 launches open call for creative posters
The Organising Committee is calling artists to develop a poster that captures the Paralympic spirit ahead of the Winter Games.
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Olek Kazimirowski named Belgium’s Chef de Mission
Kamizimirowski also led the Belgian delegation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![South Korean celebrities try out wheelchair curling as part of PyeongChang 2018's third Paralympic Day celebrations.](/sites/default/files/images/170305075641797_pARALYMPIC%2BDAY.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018 excite, inform & engage through Education Programme
Interactive Winter Games Curriculum aims to directly engage one million students
![Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony](/sites/default/files/images/120118093737970_82689557_10.jpg)
#WePlayTogether: Changing perceptions, accessibility
As part of the celebrations for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the IPC looks back at the impact the Paralympic Games have had on communities.
Paredes motivated after a satisfying season
After a top three finish in both the banked slalom and snowboard-cross World Cup, the Spanish snowboarder is ready for PyeongChang 2018.
![The official sport pictograms for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170324115414457_Pyeongchang%2B2018%2Bparalympic%2Bpictograms_Page_2.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018 Unveils Paralympic Pictograms
The pictograms depict the six Paralympic winter sports
Haraus, Schaffelhuber, Kurka win super-G globes
A trio of talented teenagers also swept the podium in the men’s sitting, previewing an exciting competition for PyeongChang 2018.
![Three men on a podium, holding flower bouquets](/sites/default/files/images/170315112010029_IPC_Nordic_Skiing_62.jpg)
Nitta ends drought on last day of World Cup in PyeongChang
The Japanese Nordic skier won his first World Cup event in five years as the Test Event finished with middle distance races.
![Jean-Marie Frichet, NPC France’s Chef de Mission for PyeongChang 2018](/sites/default/files/images/170314101315551_Jean-Marie%2BFRICHETPicture.jpg)
Jean-Marie Frichet named France’s Chef de Mission
The former alpine skiing guide will lead Team France at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Vaernes believes in Norway’s progress ahead of Worlds
Norway’s Morten Vaernes thinks his team have the chance to medal at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in one month’s time.
Snowboard-cross World Cup globes awarded
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon and Joany Badenhorst claimed the top prizes, while the US men swept the discipline’s titles.
![A general view of a street scene near the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster, host of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/170301080950183_PyeongChang%2B2018.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018 is an opportunity for new talent to shine
With one year to go, IPC President Sir Philip Craven believes winter sports have more strength in depth than ever before.
![Two players on sledges on the ice, one focusing the puk](/sites/default/files/images/150427010824348_web%2B20150426_ITA%2Bv%2BDEU_0050.jpg)
Raedler to represent new generation of Germans
Para ice hockey player Hugo Raedler has been playing for just two years but is optimistic his team can qualify for PyeongChang 2018.
![Man in blue training suit and in wheelchair focusing on something behind the camera](/sites/default/files/images/170308161643653_Scotland-Curling.jpg)
WWhCC2017: Scotland break tie for second place
Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.
![Group of people in blue jackets and wheelchairs forming a circle](/sites/default/files/images/170306153945822_World-wheelchair-curling-championships.jpg)
WWhCC2017: USA overcome spirited Finland
The USA grabbed their first win on day three of the World Championships.
![South Korean celebrities try out wheelchair curling as part of PyeongChang 2018's third Paralympic Day celebrations.](/sites/default/files/images/170305075641797_pARALYMPIC%2BDAY.jpg)
Paralympic Day celebrated in PyeongChang
There was a carnival atmosphere in Gangneung on opening day of World Wheelchair Curling Championship as 3,000 people celebrated Paralympic Day.
![Martin Joppa of Slovakia at the Ostersund 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.](/sites/default/files/images/150320171328122_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_423.jpg)
Hosts wanted for Para ice hockey Paralympic qualifier
The competition will be the last chance for teams to qualify for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.