Poland at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
Poland sent athletes to compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. These amazing athletes competed in sports like cross-country skiing, para-alpine skiing, biathlon, and para-snowboarding. Two of the team members were Katarzyna Rogowiec and Igor Sikorski.
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Team Poland: Who Competed?
In January 2018, Poland planned to send ten athletes to the Games. They would compete in four different winter sports. The full list of all team members was shared in February 2018.
Here is a list of some of the athletes who were part of Team Poland for the 2018 Games:
| Name | Sport | Gender | Classification | Events | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katarzyna Rogowiec | para-Nordic skiing | female | |||
| Igor Sikorski | para-alpine skiing | male |
It can be challenging for people with disabilities to take part in winter sports. Katarzyna Rogowiec explained why. She said athletes often need more help from others. For example, they might need help putting on their jackets. They may also need help getting into special chairs for their sport. Staying warm can be hard if you do not have hands. Winter sports are also very expensive. This high cost makes it difficult for many people to join in.
Poland's Goals at the Games
Poland did not win any medals at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. However, they did win a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Paralympics. The President of the Polish Paralympic Committee, Łukasz Szeliga, shared Poland's goal. He said they wanted to do better than in 2010 and 2014. Their main aim was to win at least one medal at the 2018 Games.
Para-alpine Skiing
Skiers from Poland
The Polish team for para-alpine skiing included Igor Sikorski. Igor is from the city of Krakow in Poland.
Getting Ready for the Games
In January 2018, Igor Sikorski competed in a World Cup event. This competition took place in Zagreb, Croatia. He performed very well at this event, showing he was ready for the Paralympics.
Race Schedule and Results
The first para-alpine skiing event was the downhill race. It started on March 10. Skiers raced from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The next event was the Super-G. All skiers raced between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM on March 11.
The super combined event happened on March 13. The Super-G part was in the morning. The slalom part was in the afternoon. The slalom event began on March 14 and finished on March 15. Both women and men raced during the morning sessions. In the afternoon, women did their second run first, followed by the men.
The last para-alpine skiing race of the 2018 Games was the giant slalom. It took place on March 17 and 18. Men and women raced at the same time in the morning sessions. In the afternoon, women raced first. The men started their race about 30 minutes after the women finished.
See also
In Spanish: Polonia en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Pyeongchang 2018 para niños
