Benjamin Daviet's reasons to watch PyeongChang 2018

French para-athlete explains why the Winter Paralympics are the ones to watch. 13 Jun 2017
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France’s Benjamin Daviet

France’s Benjamin Daviet claimed his fifth biathlon win of the season in the men's Individual standing at the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea

ⒸPyeongChang 2018
By Tim Norris | For the IPC

“The range of sport on display will be beautiful.”

Benjamin Daviet will be one of the favourites heading into PyeongChang 2018.

The Frenchman won the biathlon standing World Cup last season, and his performances at the World Championships went down as one of the highlights. He sealed three gold medals in Finsterau, Germany, two in cross-country and one in biathlon.

Daviet is now hoping to emulate this form at his second Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, in 2018. The 27-year-old claimed one medal, a bronze in the cross-country open relay.

PyeongChang 2018 will see more than 650 athletes from across the globe competing across six sports. Whilst the Organising Committee’s vision is to open up new horizons, Daviet tells us why you should watch PyeongChang 2018.

Beauty

“The range of sport on display will be beautiful.”

High performance

“The level of performance from the athletes will be extremely high.”

Unique event

“The Paralympic Games gives disabled athletes the chance to showcase what they can do in front of a global audience.”

The Paralympic Winter Games will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 9-18 March 2018.