PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
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New IPC Ice Sledge Hockey competition cycle revealed
Find out how teams can qualify for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Walsh hails Sochi 2014 a success and plans for the future
Rob Walsh, the Chairperson of the IPC Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee has hailed the Games as a huge success and highlighted an area that can make the PyeongChang 2018 Games even better.
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New para-snowboard discipline set to debut in 2014/2015 season
Exciting plans announced that aim to further grow the sport of para-snowboard ahead of PyeongChang2018
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HAVE YOUR SAY on the future of the Paralympic Games!
As part of the International Paralympic Committee’s current Strategic Review of the Paralympic Games, individuals and organisations are being invited to have their say on the future of the Games.
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IPC Academy announces Pyeongchang Excellence Programme
Agreement to make sure knowledge and expertise is transferred between Organising Commitees of Paralympic Games and will mean Games are constantly improving.
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PyeongChang 2018 unveils official Paralympic emblem
Emblem embodies aspirations of the Paralympic Movement and will be used in the build up to the 2018 Games.
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PyeongChang 2018 emblem to be unveiled on Tuesday
Ceremony to take place between 14:00-15:00 local time in Korean capital.
IPC’s Cody named to 2018 Co-ordination Commission
IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody will serve this year on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for PyeongChang 2018.
Sochi 2014: Korea aim high as future Winter Games hosts
Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.
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IPC holds PyeongChang 2018 Project Review
With five years to go until the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, preparations are gaining momentum.
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WSF and IPC continue Co-operation Agreement
The future of para-snowboard looks bright as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) continue to develop the sport.
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IPC Delivers Orientation Seminar for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.
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IPC Delivers Orientation Seminar for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) initiated plans for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games this week by delivering an orientation seminar in PyeongChang, Korea to around 70 delegtaes.
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2018 Applicant Cities Meet in Lausanne
Last week, a four-day information seminar with the three 2018 Applicant Cities, held by the International Olympic Committee (IOC
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Three Applicant Cities for 2018 Winter Games
Annecy (France), Munich (Germany) and PyeongChang (Republic of Korea) applying for 2018 Winter Games
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PyeongChang 2018: USA rolls into third straight gold-medal game
Despite allowing first goal of tournament, USA beat Italy for fifth time this season
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PyeongChang 2018: Hosts, Canada and Norway in semis
Teams join China in the play-offs for a place in Saturday's final