PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
![Wheelchair Curling: Sports of the Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/QtC8-wdKJ8SroOGtFI850wIN_L3g6i1cH48h6oDuXs4.jpg?itok=H5ExyUfs)
PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on wheelchair curling
A quick glance at the sport that made its Paralympic debut at Torino 2006
![Andrew Parsons interview ahead of PyeongChang 2018](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/T8j6jvlvu10thDDFwpSDRMzCyae3-VypjPDTmTcazzA.jpg?itok=MB0d02W5)
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympics to be the biggest yet
A record 567 athletes representing 49 delegations will compete in 80 medal events
![A male Para alpine skier](/sites/default/files/images/180308112433819_Mark%2BSoyer.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Mark Soyer eyes Paralympic debut
Australian alpine skier fully recovered from injury and ready for Winter Games
![the Agitos symbol covered in snow at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Village](/sites/default/files/images/180306023549337_Snowy%2BAgitos.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: North and South Korea to march separately at Opening Ceremony
The decision was taken on Thursday evening by the two National Paralympic Committees
![a male Para swimmer raises his arms on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/180308131459276_Benoit%2BHuot.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Benoit Huot talks Paralympics coverage
Swimming champion covering Winter Games for Canadian broadcaster
![a female Para sit skier](/sites/default/files/images/180206155918770_Birgit%2BSkarstein%2BVuokatti.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Jetlag, the silent opponent
Para athletes share their tricks to adjusting to the major time difference
![a male Para snowboarder gives a thumbs up](/sites/default/files/images/180307135531462_Chinese%2Bsnowboarder.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Sun Qi already dreaming of Beijing 2022
Chinese snowboarder hoping to compete on home soil while preparing for first Winter Paralympics
![Santa Claus shaking hands with a wheelchair athlete](/sites/default/files/images/180307153059578_Santa%2BClaus.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Santa Claus comes to town!
Father Christmas flies to South Korea in support of Finnish team
![Para Snowboard: Sports of the Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/DBfiJ1JFW5_BiNlsc-MGisxqgjZcL_iWvxej4Oz8zTc.jpg?itok=HuFAHJ1M)
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
![a male biathlete skies towards the finish line](/sites/default/files/images/180307064807680_Mark%2BArendz.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Golden chance for Mark Arendz
Canadian looks to complete his Paralympic medal haul with gold in standing biathlon
![a group of people smiling](/sites/default/files/images/180307080603519_Governing%2BBoard%2BPyeongChang.jpg)
IPC make key approvals for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
Venues and dates confirmed for next two Paralympic Summer Games
![Canada at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/UD5cn_AZngGP-VNIf_6TM7DIpvjUUY66HVwr9GjyP1M.jpg?itok=8L3eP2dl)
PyeongChang 2018: Every minute to be broadcast in Canada
Television, digital and radio coverage will be available live and on demand
![a female Para skier raises her arms in celebration on the podium](/sites/default/files/images/180204121708911_Lauren%2BWoolstencroft.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Super Bowl ad gives Woolstencroft the wow factor
Retired alpine skier did not realise how far the 60-second ad would reach
![Trailer for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/Pgc0d2BS7MDODI9pQ0bwOiRiWyoaa1yND0_ufHQvOGI.jpg?itok=a0F4HGeE)
PyeongChang 2018: IPC expects record-breaking international audiences
Almost 50 rights holders will broadcast the Games into at least 100 territories
![a male and female Para Nordic skier smiling together](/sites/default/files/images/180306093142709_Carina%2Band%2BEirik%2Bcropped.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Cross-country plays Cupid for Nordic skiing pair
Carina Edlinger and Eirik Bye hope to celebrate Paralympic success as a couple
![Anna Jochemsen wins women's downhill standing | 2018 World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/agExqzVP7BscpwCLnoKOppg9-CgfmJDYSwKT8Yqm3zM.jpg?itok=JDOUqiC4)
PyeongChang 2018: Anna Jochemsen seeks to dethrone Bochet
Dutch skier aims for “perfect race” in order to beat four-time Sochi 2014 gold medallist
![a male vision impaired skier rounds a gate](/sites/default/files/images/180306112018413_Shaun%2BPianta.jpg)
PyeongChang 2018: Shaun Pianta joins Australian team
Vison impaired alpine skier and guide Jeremy O´Sullivan to compete at Winter Paralympics
![PyeongChang2018: Jesper Pederson](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/KcdodHTe8UKi4t06KXFoPi53_4_WJNQxuf29sx1epXU.jpg?itok=6pA3aRJx)
PyeongChang 2018: Jesper Pedersen aims to win multiple medals
Norwegian receives advice from Olympic champion ahead of Winter Paralympics
![Mac Marcoux wins men's super-G VI | 2018 World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/A9qPg9PqmbiUDav2MVp0vrA5vwhKSpJwyO1p4aS7Mbg.jpg?itok=_OlkUjUq)
Mac Marcoux named February Allianz Athlete of the Month
Alpine skier wrapped up strong World Cup season by sweeping his races in the Finals