Instant Alert: The 21 most mesmerising photos from the 2018 Winter Paralympics

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The 21 most mesmerising photos from the 2018 Winter Paralympics by Alan Dawson on Mar 15, 2018, 6:48 AM Advertisement Athletes are back in Pyeongchang, South Korea as the 2018 Winter Paralympics are well underway. The Winter Paralympics began on March 9 with a record 650 athletes competing for 80 gold medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, sledge hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling. To accomodate competitors who sit, stand, or are are visually-impaired, there are three classifications within alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon. We've rounded up the most mesmerising photos taken at the games, which come to a close on March 18, so far. Keep scrolling to check out our top 20. SEE ALSO: Churros, pranks, and hallway bobsleds: Here's what Winter Olympic athletes get up to when they're not competing DON'T MISS: The world's first ski tournament for robots was held near the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics — and the pictures are incredible UP NEXT: North Korea's Winter Olympics cheer squad are being forced into sexual slavery, according to a defector Like the 2018 Winter Olympics, the Paralympics in Pyeongchang had an opening ceremony where no expense was spared. The opening ceremony was held on March 9. There were fireworks, choreographed dance routines, and light sculptures. There was also a 'Parade of Nations' where athletes from all participating nations entered the 35,000 capacity Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium and waved at the crowds. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011