The “23rd National Winter Para Games”, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), hosted by the Korea Paralympic Committee (President JUNG Jin-owan, KPC), and organized by Gangwon State, will take place across Gangwon State from January 27 (Tuesday) to 30 (Friday).

1,127 Participants from 17 Cities and Provinces to Compete in Seven Winter Sports

A total of 1,127 delegation members—comprising 486 athletes and 641 officials and staff—from 17 cities and provinces will participate in the Games, competing in seven winter sports. Cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, and snowboard events will be held at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre, Alpensia Resort, and Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang. Ice hockey and curling will take place at the Gangneung Hockey Centre and Gangneung Curling Centre, while short track speed skating will be held at the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Ice Rink.

Since its inception in 2004, the Winter Para Games has now reached its 23rd edition. As a platform for para winter sports athletes to showcase their skills and continue their athletic development, the Games has helped expand participation in winter sports for people with disabilities.

Top Athletes Headed for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games to Compete

Notably, this year’s Games will feature many of Korea’s top para winter athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the 14th edition of the Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled to be held in March. Their competitions can be viewed at the respective competition venues throughout the Games period.

Held under the slogan “A Challenge Toward Dreams! Shine in Gangwon!”, all events are open to the public free of charge. Detailed information, including competition schedules and venue locations, is available on the official Winter Para Games website (chg.koreanpc.kr). News and on-site stories from the event can be found on the official KPC blog (http://blog.naver.com/kosad_blog).