PARALYMPIC NEWS FROM PYEONGCHANG 2018
President Yang-ho Cho resigns from PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee
Cho joined the Organising Committee in August 2014.
PyeongChang 2018 names Olympic champion Honorary Ambassador
Speed skater LEE Sang-hwa will play a role in engaging public attention to the Games.
PyeongChang 2018 launches “Accessibility Recognition Programme” in host cities
The programme aim to enhance accessibility in restaurants and accommodations ahead of the next Paralympic Winter Games.
Jochemsen on the up with PyeongChang 2018 approaching
The Dutch skier is focusing on improving on her career best World Championships finish, with bronze in the super combined.
Gabel going for gold at PyeongChang 2018
“There’s no way around it, that’s my goal” says US snowboarder with two years to go until the Paralympic Winter Games.
Roundy gives insight into prep for PyeongChang 2018
“Snowboarding as a bilateral or above-knee amputee is the most technically complicated sport in the Paralympics,” says the US snowboarder.
Ice sledge hockey teams arrive for C-Pool Worlds
The Championships, which form part of PyeongChang 2018’s Actualising the Dream project, will be a key development opportunity for teams.
Rumyantseva sweeps events at Nordic Asia Cup
The USA’s Oksana Masters and Canada’s Mark Arendz also secure victories in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Biathlon, cross-country to be contested in PyeongChang
The Asia Cup will get underway on Thursday (28 January) as athletes get the chance to experience the venue for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
Officials improve knowledge for PyeongChang 2018
National Technical Officials from South Korea are ready to oversee alpine skiing and snowboard competitions during the next two seasons.
Agitos Foundation, PyeongChang 2018 partner
Five workshops and grants for equipment will be delivered in Europe and Asia in the lead up to the next Paralympic Winter Games.
IPC conclude sixth Project Review with PyeongChang 2018
POCOG called upon to raise awareness of winter para-athletes, sports.
POCOG officially opens “2018 PyeongChang House”
The hospitality venue in Gangneung aims to promote the Games and highlight the environmentally friendly theme of PyeongChang 2018.
Bright future ahead for Australian snowboarders
Australian boarders are targeting podium finishes at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
PyeongChang 2018 aims to breakdown language barriers
Organising Committee signs MOU for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with various Ministries.
Tourism boost for PyeongChang 2018
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) signs MOU supporting the tourism industry for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
MLB pitcher Ryu becomes ambassador for PyeongChang 2018
The South Korean baseball star will help promote the Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games.
South Korean officials train in cross-country, biathlon
Fifty National Technical Officials were trained in IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing rules and regulations as part of preparations for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
South Korea trains national technical officials
Officials also visited the Jeongseon and Youngpyong Alpine Centres for the second official visit to venues for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
PyeongChang 2018 appoints Yeo Hyeong-gu as new Secretary General
Yeo started his role on Monday 9 November.