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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.”
Raedler to represent new generation of Germans
Para ice hockey player Hugo Raedler has been playing for just two years but is optimistic his team can qualify for PyeongChang 2018.
Faces for PyeongChang 2018: Carina Edlinger
After a glittering performance at the 2017 World Championships, where she won two golds and one bronze, the Austrian Para Nordic skier targets success at the Winter Paralympics.
Big Interview: APC CEO Lynne Anderson
Get to know the new head of the Australian Paralympic Committee as she enters her second year of Paralympic duties, off the back of her first Paralympics Games in Rio.
Thailand to host women’s wheelchair basketball camp
Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.
WWhCC2017: Scotland break tie for second place
Undefeated Russia became the first team to secure a play-off place.
London to host biggest ever summer of World Athletics
Tickets for the London 2017 World Para Athletics are back on sale following high demand.
Sao Paulo 2017 launches its official website
The fourth Youth Parapan American Games will take place in the Brazilian city from 20-25 March, with around 1,000 athletes from more than 20 countries competing.
Australia celebrate achievements of women in Para sport
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) recognised the importance of gender diversity in sport ahead of the International Women’s Day on 8 March.
Agitos Foundation to host International Federations
In what will be a first for Paralympic sport development, all summer sport International Federations will be brought together to share best practice.
Three reasons why Eirik Bye loves skiing
Fresh from a successful World Championships, the young Norwegian reveals why he enjoys the sport.
Three things you did not know about Robin Cuche
Get to know the new Swiss skiing sensation who claimed silver in super combined at the 2017 World Championships.
Three reasons why Rebecca Meyers loves swimming
USA’s three-time Rio 2016 gold medallist will kick off her swimming season at the 2017 World Para Swimming Series in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 11-12 March.
Dr. Cheri Blauwet awarded International Women’s Day Recognition
The triple Paralympian and medical practitioner’s impact on Para sport has been recognised to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Mark Arendz excited to race at Paralympic course
The Canadian Nordic skier is a strong favourite for gold in the men’s biathlon standing events at the World Cup in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 10-15 March.
Arnost Petracek voted Czech Para athlete of the year
The swimmer took home his nation’s lone gold medal from Rio 2016.