Paralympic News from PyeongChang 2018
- Final PyeongChang 2018 Chef de Mission seminar begins 01.03.2017 Nearly 100 delegates from around the world are in South Korea for final updates ahead of next year’s Paralympic Winter Games.
- IPC President meets South Korea’s acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn 28.02.2017 The two met in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
- Takahashi’s hopes rest on PyeongChang 2018 qualifier 28.02.2017 Kazuhiro Takahashi says that the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games could be his last, and will do anything to reach South Korea.
- Nations officially invited to PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games 28.02.2017 Around 45 countries are expected to compete in the Games which will take place between 9-18 March 2018.
- Japan’s Muraoka has high hopes for Test Event 21.02.2017 The 19-year-old sit skier is aiming to improve some technical detail, but she is also aiming to reward her supporters.
- Germany show improving form at exhibition games 21.02.2017 With just under 50 days to go until they compete at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool, Germany beat Norway for the first time in 19 years.
- World Para Ice Hockey Worlds website launched 20.02.2017 With 50 days to go until the competition opens in Gangneung, South Korea, on 11 April, fans and the media can find all the information they need.
- Inspection of PyeongChang 2018 Nordic venue concludes 09.02.2017 The Race Director for the Paralympic Winter Games visited the Alpensia Biathlon Centre ahead of March’s Test Event.
- German House for PyeonChang 2018 announced 04.02.2017 The hospitality offering of NPC Germany will be located at the Birch Hill Golf Club.
- University support for PyeongChang 2018 26.01.2017 MOUs signed with US and Korean Institutions to add weight to robust volunteer program
- Todd Nicholson named Canada's Chef de Mission for PyeongChang 2018 25.01.2017 The five-time Para ice hockey Paralympian will serve as the official spokesperson for Team Canada.
- Mike Minor balances competitive spirit with fun 24.01.2017 When the US Para snowboarder races, he says ‘success seems to follow.’
- POCOG, Agitos Foundation support more than 30 NPCs with winter sport equipment 23.01.2017 Nations across four regions received alpine skiing and snowboarding equipment with aims to develop winter Para sports.
- The IPC launches call for PyeongChang 2018 research applications 20.01.2017 The deadline for applications is 15 March 2017.
- IPC opens media accreditation for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games 17.01.2017 Interested non rights holding broadcasters can apply online via https://www.paralympic.org/pyeongchang-2018/media
- Austria’s Roman Rabl in top shape ahead of Worlds 05.01.2017 The 25-year-old has won four straight giant slalom races and looks to continue on that pace.
- Jeongseon Alpine Centre to host Para alpine skiing and snowboard in 2018 28.12.2016 The IPC and PyeongChang agree to consolidate venue for Test Events and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
- Austria’s Salcher hungry for more medals 12.12.2016 The 25-year-old has his sights on a third Paralympics, and will get his World Cup season underway on home snow on Thursday (15 December).
- IPC say organisers must do more to engage the public in PyeongChang 2018 07.12.2016 Overall the IPC is pleased with progress towards the next Paralympic Winter Games and says next year’s Test Events are key.
- Slovakia ready to prove PyeongChang 2018 potential 23.11.2016 Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.