China at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids

China sent its best athletes to compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Winter Paralympics are a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities. Before these games, China had never won a medal at the Winter Paralympics. They hoped to change that in 2018 with their team competing in wheelchair curling.

China's Paralympic History

China's journey in the Winter Paralympics has been one of steady progress. Before the 2018 games, they had never won a medal. Their best performance was at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. There, their wheelchair curling team achieved a strong fourth-place finish. This showed how much their team had improved.

China's best individual result also came in 2014. Athlete Peng Yuanyuan finished fifth in the women's cross-country skiing event. She competed in the 5-kilometer classic style standing race. These results showed that China was getting closer to winning its first Winter Paralympic medal.

Wheelchair Curling Team

For the 2018 Winter Paralympics, China had a dedicated team competing in wheelchair curling. This sport is similar to regular curling but played by athletes in wheelchairs. The Chinese team was ready to make history. Their first game was scheduled for March 10, where they faced Sweden. The team aimed to build on their previous fourth-place finish and win a medal for China.