PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
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Gabel going for gold at PyeongChang 2018
“There’s no way around it, that’s my goal” says US snowboarder with two years to go until the Paralympic Winter Games.
Roundy gives insight into prep for PyeongChang 2018
“Snowboarding as a bilateral or above-knee amputee is the most technically complicated sport in the Paralympics,” says the US snowboarder.
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Ice sledge hockey teams arrive for C-Pool Worlds
The Championships, which form part of PyeongChang 2018’s Actualising the Dream project, will be a key development opportunity for teams.
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Rumyantseva sweeps events at Nordic Asia Cup
The USA’s Oksana Masters and Canada’s Mark Arendz also secure victories in PyeongChang, South Korea.
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Biathlon, cross-country to be contested in PyeongChang
The Asia Cup will get underway on Thursday (28 January) as athletes get the chance to experience the venue for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
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Officials improve knowledge for PyeongChang 2018
National Technical Officials from South Korea are ready to oversee alpine skiing and snowboard competitions during the next two seasons.
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Agitos Foundation, PyeongChang 2018 partner
Five workshops and grants for equipment will be delivered in Europe and Asia in the lead up to the next Paralympic Winter Games.
![The Alpensia Resort is seen from above on February 10, 2015 in the mountain cluster of Pyeongchang, South Korea.](/sites/default/files/images/150306095847428_PyeongChang%2B1.jpg)
IPC conclude sixth Project Review with PyeongChang 2018
POCOG called upon to raise awareness of winter para-athletes, sports.
![Opened in January 2016, PyeongChang 2018 house is designed to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.](/sites/default/files/images/160105102015237_Opening%2Bof%2Bthe%2B2018%2BPyeongChang%2BHouse.jpg)
POCOG officially opens “2018 PyeongChang House”
The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.
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Bright future ahead for Australian snowboarders
Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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PyeongChang 2018 aims to breakdown language barriers
Organising Committee signs MOU for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with various Ministries.
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Tourism boost for PyeongChang 2018
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) signs MOU supporting the tourism industry for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
MLB pitcher Ryu becomes ambassador for PyeongChang 2018
The South Korean baseball star will help promote the Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games.
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South Korean officials train in cross-country, biathlon
Fifty National Technical Officials were trained in IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing rules and regulations as part of preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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South Korea trains national technical officials
Officials also visited the Jeongseon and Youngpyong Alpine Centres for the second official visit to venues for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Members of the PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee gathered to start 2015 with greater focus.](/sites/default/files/images/150107124005570_POCOG_Photo.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018 appoints Yeo Hyeong-gu as new Secretary General
Yeo started his role on Monday 9 November.
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PyeongChang 2018 launches Chinese website, Weibo account
PyeongChang 2018 adds a major boost to its online promotion of the Olympic, Paralympic Games.
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IPC and Jet Set Sports partner through 2020
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced a new partnership with Jet Set Sports dedicated to growing spectator attendance at the Paralympic Games.
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PyeongChang 2018 breaks ground on the construction of th Olympic & Paralympic Village
The Village will be completed in September 2017 and will benefit from maximised accessibility.
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IPC to sell international broadcast rights for 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The Paralympic Movement’s global governing body will be responsible for marketing the international broadcast rights for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.