PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Inspection of PyeongChang 2018 Nordic venue concludes
The Race Director for the Paralympic Winter Games visited the Alpensia Biathlon Centre ahead of March’s Test Event.

Norway’s Ulset heads to Worlds in prime form
The Para Nordic skier is looking to build on a strong start to the season in order to claim medals at the 2017 World Championships in Finsterau, Germany.
Three reasons why Andrea Eskau loves skiing
Germany´s Nordic skiing Paralympic champion is hoping to top the podium at her home World Championships in Finsterau, from 10-19 February.
Invitation for the 2017 World Rowing Indoor Sprints
The second edition of this competition will be held from 10-12 March and will include Para rowing events for men and women.

What’s in my Kitbag? The USA’s David Blair
The Paralympic champion and world record holder in discus F44 reveals a surprise in his kitbag.

Rio 2016, a stepping stone for Pinto and Brazil
The sitting volleyball player aims to build on the momentum gained from his country´s performances at Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.

Wang Zhoubin to retire after 2017 ASEAN Para Games
The Chinese football 5-a-side Paralympic silver medalist said he plans to conclude his career by the end of the year.
Kampschreur receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for January
The 17-year-old Dutch sit skier won three world titles on his World Championships debut in Tarvisio, Italy.
Kurka prepares for PyeongChang with gold in his pocket
The US sit skier left the 2017 World Para Alpine Skiing with downhill gold, allowing him to look towards the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games with confidence.

Daviet eyes individual gold at Nordic World Championships
The French standing skier has a clear medal target for the Worlds in Finsterau, Germany, from Friday (10 February).