Spain at the 2018 Winter Paralympics

Team composition

The Spanish delegation numbered four people: two competitors in para-snowboard and a visually impaired alpine skier together with his guide. The delegation combined seasoned Paralympians and first-time participants, reflecting both continuity and renewal in Spain's winter para-sport effort.

Athletes

• Jon Santacana — a visually impaired alpine skier who returned to the Paralympic stage after multiple earlier appearances. His competition relies on close coordination with a sighted guide.
• Miguel Galindo Garcés — Santacana’s guide skier, responsible for steering, pacing and verbal directions during races; guides are integral members of visually impaired skiing teams.
• Astrid Fina Paredes — a para-snowboard athlete who had previously competed at the 2014 Games and returned to represent Spain again in Pyeongchang.
• Víctor González — a para-snowboarder making his first Paralympic appearance at these Games.

In official entries Spain listed two skiers (counting both the visually impaired athlete and the guide) and two snowboarders. The visually impaired category requires an experienced guide; Santacana and his guide brought veteran familiarity with Paralympic competition, having competed across several earlier editions of the Games (2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014).

Events and classification

Spain’s athletes took part in alpine skiing for visually impaired competitors and in para-snowboard events. Para-snowboard at the 2018 programme included disciplines such as banked slalom and snowboard cross; alpine skiing for visually impaired athletes is contested with a guide who skis ahead or alongside and communicates course information continuously.

Although Spain's winter delegation was compact, participation at the Paralympics provides valuable international experience and public visibility for adaptive winter sports at home. Readers seeking official start lists, classification details and event schedules can consult national federation releases and event pages linked below.

Further links: Spain Paralympic Committee, Pyeongchang 2018 overview, host city, host country, para-snowboard, para-alpine skiing, Víctor González profile, Astrid Fina profile, Jon Santacana profile, Miguel Galindo Garcés profile, 2002 Winter Paralympics, 2006 Winter Paralympics, 2010 Winter Paralympics.