2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang — XII Paralympic Winter Games (9–18 March 2018)
Overview of the XII Paralympic Winter Games held 9–18 March 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea, featuring alpine, biathlon, cross-country, para ice hockey, snowboarding and wheelchair curling competitions.
The 2018 Winter Paralympics (the XII Paralympic Winter Games) were staged from 9 to 18 March 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The programme featured mountain and ice competitions and used many of the same venues prepared for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Edition and scope
These Games marked the twelfth Winter Paralympics. Athletes with a range of impairments competed across multiple classifications in events adapted for winter sport.
Host selection
Pyeongchang won the right to stage the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter events at the International Olympic Committee session held in Durban on 6 July 2011. The selection was made by the IOC, which awarded South Korea the 2018 winter Games.
Sports contested
- Alpine skiing (including para-snowboard events in the snow disciplines)
- Biathlon
- Cross-country skiing
- Para ice hockey (also known as sledge hockey)
- Snowboarding
- Wheelchair curling
The 2018 Winter Paralympics continued the international tradition of winter adaptive sport, bringing together competitors and national teams to contest medals and promote accessibility in elite sport.
Questions and answers
Q: When were the 2018 Winter Paralympics held?
A: The 2018 Winter Paralympics were held between 9 and 18 March 2018.
Q: Where were the 2018 Winter Paralympics held?
A: The 2018 Winter Paralympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Q: What is the significance of the 2018 Winter Paralympics being the 12th edition of the Games?
A: The 2018 Winter Paralympics were the 12th edition of the Games, meaning that they have been held 11 times before.
Q: Who chose South Korea as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics?
A: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) chose South Korea as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics at the IOC Congress in Durban on 6 July 2011.
Q: When did the IOC choose South Korea as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics?
A: The IOC chose South Korea as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics on 6 July 2011.
Q: What is the IOC Congress?
A: The IOC Congress is a meeting of the International Olympic Committee where important decisions are made, such as choosing a host nation for the Olympic or Paralympic Games.
Q: Where was the IOC Congress held when South Korea was chosen as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics?
A: The IOC Congress was held in Durban when South Korea was chosen as the host nation for the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
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