Iceland at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
Iceland sent one brave athlete to the 2018 Winter Paralympics! This exciting event took place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Iceland's only competitor was a man who showed his skills in para-alpine skiing.
What are the Winter Paralympics?
The Winter Paralympics are a huge international sports event. Athletes with disabilities compete in many winter sports. It's like the Olympic Games, but for para-athletes. The 2018 Games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. They brought together athletes from all over the world.
Iceland's Team
Iceland's team for the 2018 Winter Paralympics was small but mighty! It had just one athlete. This athlete was Hilmar Snær Örvarsson. He represented Iceland with pride.
Hilmar Snær Örvarsson
Hilmar Snær Örvarsson was the only person on Team Iceland. He competed in para-alpine skiing. This sport involves skiing down snowy mountains. Hilmar took part in two specific races:
- Slalom
- Giant slalom
Both slalom and giant slalom are exciting races. Skiers go down a slope and must pass through gates. They try to finish the course as fast as they can. Hilmar Snær Örvarsson showed great dedication and skill in these events.
See also
In Spanish: Islandia en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Pyeongchang 2018 para niños
