PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

PyeongChang 2018: Pope Francis sends greeting to Paralympic athletes
Holy Father describes Para athletes as “an example of courage, tenacity and perserverance”
PyeongChang 2018: Gianluigi Rosa transforms to ‘confident veteran’
Defenceman will try to help his country win first Para ice hockey medal in his third Games

PyeongChang 2018: IPC President's Speech
Full text of Andrew Parsons' Opening Ceremony address

PyeongChang 2018: Benoit Huot talks Paralympics coverage
Swimming champion covering Winter Games for Canadian broadcaster

PyeongChang 2018: Paralympic Mural unveiled at Athletes’ Village
Mural includes messages from across the world and represents a united world

Dr. Khattab receives International Women’s Day award
NPC Egypt President recognised for achievements in inspiring women within Paralympic Movement

PyeongChang 2018: Spotlight on wheelchair curling
A quick glance at the sport that made its Paralympic debut at Torino 2006

PyeongChang 2018 Paralympics to be the biggest yet
A record 567 athletes representing 49 delegations will compete in 80 medal events

PyeongChang 2018: Mark Soyer eyes Paralympic debut
Australian alpine skier fully recovered from injury and ready for Winter Games

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