PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
IPC opens media accreditation for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
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
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
The IPC and PyeongChang agree to consolidate venue for Test Events and 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Austria’s Salcher hungry for more medals
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
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
Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.
No. 43 Youngsters, newcomers shake up World Cup
A series of young and fresh-faced snowboarders made an impact on the World Cup last season.
Mentel-Spee stronger than ever
Despite an ongoing battle with cancer, the Dutch world champion snowboarder will return to the snow this season.
Jochemsen’s PyeongChang 2018 quest starts at home
Dutch skier is focused on the World Championships on her road to the Winter Paralympics, and will begin her season in Landgraaf.
No. 49 Actualising the Dream becomes a reality
PyeongChang 2018’s development activities, run in partnership with the Agitos Foundation, are rolled out across winter sports.
PyeongChang 2018 prepares to stage Paralympic test events
The host city of the next Paralympic Winter Games will stage test events in all six Paralympic winter sports in March and April.
PyeongChang 2018 welcomes international media
Media get a glimpse of preparations for 2018 Winter Games and test events at World Press Briefing.
Bunschoten ready to give her best on home snow
After winning her first World Cup in Landgraaf last season, the Dutch snowboarder aims at repeating that result once again.
#500DaysToGo: Teenager Suhyeok Park ready to score points
The South Korean Para snowboarder targets competitions in the 2016-17 season that would improve his ranking toward PyeongChang 2018.
#500DaysToGo: Han hoping to peak at the right time
The South Korean alpine skier is working towards the performance of his life at his home Paralympic Winter Games.
#500DaystoGo: Yunho Kim targets medals
The South Korean Para snowboarder wants to improve his skills quickly and win his first medals in the sport.
#500DaysToGo: Five players to watch at PyeongChang 2018
With the final season before the next Winter Paralympics getting underway in just a few days, here are a handful of players hoping to make an impact.
#500DaysToGo: Snowboarder Park's family key to motivation
The South Korean is spurred on by the support of his wife and family as he looks to make a splash at his home Paralympics.
#500DaysToGo: Skier Jae Rim Yang healthy, ready
The South Korean visually impaired alpine skier just wants an injury-free, mistake-free season.
#500DaysToGo: Chinese wheelchair curling look to improve
After fifth place at the 2016 Worlds, China hope to gather enough qualification points toward PyeongChang 2018 at the 2017 Worlds in March.