Print Page

30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes to Compete in PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

Author: International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
Published: 2018/02/26 - Updated: 2023/10/09
Publication Type: Sports and Sporting Updates
Topic: 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics (Publications Database)

Page Content: Synopsis Introduction Main Item

Synopsis: The International Paralympic Committee approves and welcomes 30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes to compete in PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

• Under the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Guide that was first published on 30 May 2016 and includes details of maximum athlete quotas for each sport, only unused slots - some of which have been returned by National Paralympic Committees - have been redistributed to eligible Neutral Paralympic Athletes.

Introduction

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has approved and welcomes 30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes (NPA) to compete in the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, which open on 9 March.

Main Item

The delegation features 10 athletes who will compete in alpine skiing, 12 in Nordic skiing and three in snowboard.

The Neutral Paralympic Athletes wheelchair curling team will feature five players.

Six guides will support athletes who compete with a vision impairment, while the delegation will benefit from a further 39 support personnel and team officials.

All 30 athletes met the qualification criteria for the Games and fulfil the strict eligibility conditions for Russian athletes to compete as neutrals that were published by the IPC on 29 January. This means that all athletes selected for PyeongChang 2018 are part of a registered testing pool, have undergone at least two anti-doping tests in the last six months prior to the Games and participated in, and successfully completed, a Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) anti-doping education session.

Under the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Guide that was first published on 30 May 2016 and includes details of maximum athlete quotas for each sport, only unused slots - some of which have been returned by National Paralympic Committees - have been redistributed to eligible Neutral Paralympic Athletes.

As all 100 quota places in men's Nordic skiing have already been allocated to athletes who have either qualified or received a bipartite invitation, there are no slots available for male Neutral Paralympic Athletes.

A Neutral Paralympic Athletes team could not be considered in Para ice hockey because under the sport rules Russia had already missed the opportunity to qualify for PyeongChang 2018.

The IPC is still considering entry applications from a small number of other Russian athletes who wish to compete at PyeongChang 2018.

Although the RPC remains suspended, the IPC said in January it would allow eligible Russian Para athletes who meet strict conditions to compete as neutrals in five sports at the Games in South Korea. The move was in recognition of the important progress made by the RPC in meeting the reinstatement criteria it must meet to have its IPC suspension lifted.

Sixty-nine athletes represented Russia at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will take place between 9-18 March.

The Neutral Paralympic Athletes delegation for PyeongChang 2018

Alpine skiing (10 athletes)

Nordic skiing (12 athletes)

Snowboard (3 athletes)

Wheelchair curling (5 athletes)

Attribution/Source(s):

This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and published on 2018/02/26 (Edit Update: 2023/10/09), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) can be contacted at paralympic.org. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.

Explore Similar Topics

1 - - The penultimate day of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games brought the first taste of gold and a bronze that felt like another gold for host South Korea.

2 - - Day 7 saw a Canadian banish the demons of his near miss in Sochi, heartbreak for hosts South Korea in wheelchair curling and China guarantee themselves their first ever Winter Paralympics medal.

3 - - The action on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games was based in Gangneung where hosts South Korea had an impossible and a possible mission to accomplish.


Page Information, Citing and Disclaimer

Disabled World is a comprehensive online resource that provides information and news related to disabilities, assistive technologies, and accessibility issues. Founded in 2004 our website covers a wide range of topics, including disability rights, healthcare, education, employment, and independent living, with the goal of supporting the disability community and their families.

Cite This Page (APA): International Paralympic Committee (IPC). (2018, February 26 - Last revised: 2023, October 9). 30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes to Compete in PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Disabled World. Retrieved December 12, 2024 from www.disabled-world.com/sports/paralympics/2018/npa.php

Permalink: <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/sports/paralympics/2018/npa.php">30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes to Compete in PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games</a>: The International Paralympic Committee approves and welcomes 30 Neutral Paralympic Athletes to compete in PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it's important to note that our content is for general informational purposes only. We always recommend consulting qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice. Any 3rd party offering or advertising does not constitute an endorsement.