Winter Paralympic Games
International multi-sport event for disabled athletes
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The Winter Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete in snow and ice sports. The event includes athletes with mobility impairments, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. The Winter Paralympic Games are held every four years directly following the Winter Olympic Games and hosted in the same city. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) oversees the Games. Medals are awarded in each event: with gold for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third, following the tradition that the Olympic Games began in 1904.
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Winter Paralympics: Memorable moments from the Beijing GamesFrom Ukraine's heroism to the Beijing history-makers, what were the magic moments from the Winter Paralympics?BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Britain's Menna Fitzpatrick finishes fourth in slalomBritain's Menna Fitzpatrick narrowly misses another Winter Paralympic medal with fourth in the visually-impaired slalom.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Ollie Hill wins bronze for Britain's first snowboard medalDebutant Ollie Hill wins Britain's first Paralympic snowboard medal with bronze in the banked slalom LL2 event.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Hope Gordon becomes ParalympicsGB's first female Para-nordic skierHope Gordon makes history by becoming ParalympicsGB's first female nordic skier at the Beijing Games, finishing 17th in qualifying for the women's sprint event.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Great Britain remain in curling semi-finals fightGreat Britain remain in the hunt for a wheelchair curling semi-final spot at the Winter Paralympics after beating Estonia 10-5.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Menna Fitzpatrick wins super combined bronzeBritain's Menna Fitzpatrick wins her second medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics with super combined bronze.BBC Sport - Published | |
Great Britain claims first gold medal in 2022 Winter Paralympics as Neil Simpson wins super-G Great Britain has claimed its first gold medal in the 2022 Winter Paralympics after Neil Simpson won the men's Super-G vision impaired class alongside his guide and brother Andrew Simpson.Sky News - Published | |
Ukrainian podium: Vitali Lukianenko, Oleksandr Kazik & Dmytro Suiarko triumph in sprintVitali Lukianenko wins the men's the men's vision impaired sprint at the Winter Paralympics in a Ukrainian one-two-three with Oleksandr Kazik and Dmytro Suiarko also on the podium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Ukraine's Taras Rad wins silver for nation's first medal in BeijingUkraine's Taras Rad wins biathlon sprint seated silver for his nation's first medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Millie Knight and Brett Wild win downhill bronzeGreat Britain's Millie Knight and guide Brett Wild win women's visually-impaired downhill bronze on day one of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Officials call for peace as Beijing Games officially openUkrainian athletes participate in the 2022 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony as officials passionately reiterate their calls for peace.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ukraine: 'Winter Paralympics presence shows country has hope'Head coach Andriy Nesterenko says Ukraine's presence at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing shows his country has hope despite the invasion by Russia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Paralympics: Gregor Ewan and Meggan Dawson-Farrell to carry GB flagGregor Ewan and Meggan Dawson-Farrell will be the GB flagbearers at Friday's Beijing Winter Paralympics opening ceremony.BBC Sport - Published | Winter Paralympics 2022: 'I want to show that I can still adapt and perform'On the eve of her second Paralympics, British skier Menna Fitzpatrick discusses her dramatic build-up and Beijing hopes.BBC Sport - Published |
Winter Paralympics: IPC president Andrew Parsons says Russia ban required as 'we had to preserve the experience'IPC president Andrew Parsons says the decision to ban Russia and Belarus from competing at the Winter Paralympics was essential to preserve the experience for other countries.BBC Sport - Published | Winter Paralympics 2022: Russia and Belarus athletes unable to compete at GamesAthletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International Paralympic Committee says.BBC Sport - Published |
Russian and Belarusian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning U-turnRussian and Belarusian athletes have now been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games because of the Ukraine invasion - a reversal of a decision just a day before.Sky News - Published | Brody Roybal: 'Joking around sets us apart from others'American Para-ice hockey player Brody Roybal is heading to Beijing for the Winter Paralympics aiming for a hat-trick of gold medals.BBC Sport - Published |
Winter Paralympics 2022: IPC president outlines details on Russia and Belarus inclusionIPC president Andrew Parsons explains how athletes from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, following the invasion of Ukraine.BBC Sport - Published | Winter Paralympics 2022: Russia and Belarus athletes classed as neutral after Ukraine invasionAthletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing.BBC Sport - Published |
Winter Paralympics: Who are the stars to watch at Beijing 2022?From a talented musician to a match-winning hero, find out more about some of the athletes competing at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.BBC Sport - Published | Patrick Jensen: 'It's a crazy bond, the trust is ridiculous'Australian visually impaired ski racer Patrick Jensen says his father's advice to "never give up" inspires him to achieve Winter Paralympic success.BBC Sport - Published |
Winter Paralympics 2022: Russia decision to be made by IPC on WednesdayA decision over Russia's involvement at the 2022 Paralympics will be made on Wednesday, says the International Paralympic Committee.BBC Sport - Published | Lisa Bunschoten: 'No mountains, but the Dutch still win'Dutch Para-snowboarder Lisa Bunschoten heads to the Winter Paralympics at the top of her sport.BBC Sport - Published |
Ben Tudhope: 'I would rather have tight races rather than easy wins'Australian Para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope is preparing for his third Winter Paralympics at the age of 22.BBC Sport - Published | Winter Paralympics: Menna Fitzpatrick and Millie Knight named among GB teamDefending Paralympic champion Menna Fitzpatrick and medallist Millie Knight are named on the British team for Beijing 2022.BBC Sport - Published |
Winter Paralympics: James Barnes-Miller targets place on GB team in BeijingBritish snowboarder James Barnes-Miller hopes to make it second time lucky at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, which start in 100 days.BBC Sport - Published | Kelly Gallagher: Winter Paralympic gold medallist announces skiing retirementNorthern Irish skier Kelly Gallagher, Britain's first Winter Paralympics gold medallist, announces her retirement.BBC Sport - Published |
