Live Coverage of PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games

Author: International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
Published: 2018/03/01 - Updated: 2023/10/01
Publication Details: Peer-Reviewed, Sports and Sporting Updates
Category Topic: 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics - Academic Publications

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: All sporting action from the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will be streamed live using an Olympic Channel player. In addition to the live streaming, live results, athlete biographies and all the latest news will be available throughout the Games.

Introduction

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that all sporting action from the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games held 9-18 March will be streamed live using an Olympic Channel player.

Main Content

More than 300 hours of coverage will be available over the six Paralympic sports, including individual matches from Para ice hockey and wheelchair curling. Daily highlights from all sports will also be available across the IPC's digital channels.

In addition to the live streaming, live results, athlete biographies and all the latest news will be available throughout the Games.

Craig Spence, IPC Director of Communications said:

"For the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, the IPC website and other digital channels will be providing our most comprehensive and in-depth coverage to date."

"We are delighted to be partnering with the Olympic Channel on this project. Together with TV broadcasters, we will ensure that the Paralympic Winter Games can be watched from anywhere in the world and that the performances of the Para athletes can inspire and excite billions of people."

The livestream will begin on 9 March with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for 20:00 Korean Standard Time (KST).

Athletes in PyeongChang will compete in 80 medal events across six sports:

Attribution/Source(s): This peer reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and published on 2018/03/01, this content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity.

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