The Paralympic Winter World Cup is a biannual international multi-sport event where athletes with a disability compete.[1] The World Cup has been hosted in Sollefteå, Sweden since 2009. It is organized by the Swedish Paralympic Committee (SPC) in coordination with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).[2][3][4]
History[edit]
The Paralympic Winter World Cup replaced the Sollefteå Winter Games, that had taken place biannually since 1995.[2]
Sports[edit]
- Alpine skiing (2009–present)
- Biathlon (2009–present)
- Cross-country skiing (2009–present)
- Ice sledge hockey (2009–present)
Editions[edit]
| Games | Date | Nations | Athletes | Sports | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Paralympic Winter World Cup | 3- February | 26 | ca 350 | 4 | [5][6][7] |
| 2011 Paralympic Winter World Cup | 12–20 February | 19 | 4 | Included the 2011 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Paralympic Winter World Cup (official website); retrieved 2011-02-25
- ^ a b Solleftea to host Paralympic Winter World Cup Archived 2011-04-30 at the Wayback Machine, Official site of Beijing 2008, November 24, 2007
- ^ Solleftea to Host Paralympic Winter World Cup, International Paralympic Committee (IPC), November 23, 2007
- ^ Solleftea Ready for First Paralympic Winter World Cup, womensportreport.com, February 25, 2009
- ^ Tio Nationer Anmälda Till EM i Kälkhockey Archived 2011-05-01 at the Wayback Machine, Official site of the Paralympic Winter World Cup, November 19, 2010
- ^ Solleftea, Sweden Ready for First Paralympic Winter World Cup, accessibletourism.org, January 29, 2009
- ^ Two Successful Days in Solleftea, International Paralympic Committee (IPC), February 5, 2009
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