PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
#1YearToGo: Owen Pick no longer ‘timid’
Something triggered for the British snowboarder this season that made him more competitive ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
PyeongChang 2018 is an opportunity for new talent to shine
With one year to go, IPC President Sir Philip Craven believes winter sports have more strength in depth than ever before.
Vadovicova receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for February
The Slovakian shooter picked up where she left off at Rio 2016, with wins in the season opener.
Faces for PyeongChang 2018: Arthur Bauchet
The 16-year-old French skier made a huge impact at the recent World Championships, winning two world titles in the men’s standing.
WWhCC2017: Three of four playoff-places set
Scotland, Russia and China all secured their spots, while Canada and Norway will play for the final spot.
Snow sports experience boost in fan following
During their respective World Championships snowboard, alpine skiing and Nordic skiing all made gains on social media and online.
Nordic skiers gather for PyeongChang 2018 Test Event
The competition will be held from 10-15 March and will also act as a World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup, with the Finals set to take place soon after in Sapporo, Japan.
Christian Hedberg is Sweden’s most-improved athlete with #1YearToGo
Sweden’s Para ice hockey team is looking to end a medal drought that dates back to 2004.
Para triathlon season to kick off in Sarasota
Returning Rio 2016 medallists will debut at the 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Para Triathlon American Championships.
Throwback Thursday: Panama’s Said Gomez
The track and field athlete who won Panama’s eight Paralympic medals recalls his performance at Barcelona 1992, which he considers “the best Games in history.”