Sweden at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
Sweden sent a team of 22 athletes to the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. These Games are a big international sports event for athletes with disabilities. The Swedish team competed in four different sports: para-alpine skiing, para-Nordic skiing, sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling. People in Sweden could watch the Games on television through SVT.
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Team Sweden at the Paralympics
A total of 22 athletes from Sweden took part in the 2018 Winter Paralympics. They competed in para-alpine skiing, para-Nordic skiing, sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling. Sweden was one of the first countries to announce its team members. This happened after athletes earned their spots by November 2017. The very first athlete chosen for the team was Zebastian Modin, a para-Nordic skier.
The Swedish team included athletes like Aaron Lindström for para-alpine skiing. In para-Nordic skiing, Zebastian Modin was a key athlete. The sledge hockey team had many players, including Daniel Cederstam and Per Kasperi. For wheelchair curling, athletes like Viljo Petersson Dahl and Kristina Ulander were part of the team.
Sweden's Paralympic History
Sweden has a history of competing in the Winter Paralympics. For example, Swedish athletes also went to the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. That team had 22 people, with 18 men and 4 women. In 2014, Sweden did very well. They won a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze.
Fair Play and Sportsmanship
Swedish sports officials have always supported fair play in sports. They believe that all athletes should compete fairly. This means making sure that rules are followed, especially rules about anti-doping. Anti-doping work helps keep sports fair for everyone.
Para-Alpine Skiing
Para-alpine skiing involves different types of downhill races. These include slalom, giant slalom, and Super-G.
Swedish Para-Alpine Skiers
Aaron Lindström was a young athlete on the Swedish team. He was only 17 years old when he was chosen for the 2018 Games. Aaron was the first alpine skier named to the Swedish team. He competed in several exciting races. These included the slalom, giant slalom, and Super-G events.
Race Schedule and Results
The para-alpine skiing events started on March 10 with the downhill race. The Super-G race happened on March 11. The super combined event, which mixes Super-G and slalom, was on March 13. Slalom races took place on March 14 and 15. The final para-alpine skiing event was the giant slalom, held on March 17 and 18. Both men and women competed in these races.
Para-Nordic Skiing
Para-Nordic skiing includes cross-country skiing and biathlon. Athletes with vision problems often use a guide skier to help them.
Swedish Para-Nordic Skiers
Zebastian Modin is a well-known Swedish para-Nordic skier. He has a vision impairment and races with a guide skier. Zebastian has competed in previous Paralympics. He was at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi. He has won several medals in the past. He earned a bronze medal in 2010. In 2014, he won two silver medals and another bronze medal.
Race Schedule and Results
On March 12, the 15 km race took place for standing and vision impaired women. On March 14, sprint classic qualification races were held for all classes. The semifinals and finals followed later that day. The classic race was on March 17. The standing and visually impaired women's race was also part of this event.
Sledge Hockey
Sledge hockey is an exciting team sport played on ice. Athletes sit on special sleds and use sticks with picks on the ends.
Qualifying for the Games
Sweden's sledge hockey team worked hard to qualify for the 2018 Games. They were one of the last three teams to earn a spot. This happened after their performance at a Qualification Tournament in October 2017. The tournament was held in Ostersund, Sweden.
Sledge Hockey Team Members
The Swedish sledge hockey team had many skilled players. Some of the team members included Daniel Cederstam, Maximillian Gyllsten, Christian Hedberg, Markus Holm, Niklas Ingvarsson, Per Kasperi, Robin Meng, Andreas Neumann, Peter Nilsson, Niklas Rakos, and Anders Wistrand.
Game Schedule and Results
In the sledge hockey competition, Sweden was in Group A. They played against strong teams like Canada, Norway, and Italy. Sweden's first game was on March 10 against Canada. They then played Italy on March 12. Their final group game was against Norway on March 13.
| Team | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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 Canada |
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 Italy |
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 Norway |
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 Sweden |
| March 10, 2018 19:00 KST |
Canada |
19:00 KST | Sweden |
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Wheelchair Curling
Wheelchair curling is a strategic sport played on ice. Teams slide stones towards a target area.
Swedish Wheelchair Curling Team
The Swedish national wheelchair curling team for 2018 included several talented athletes. These were Viljo Petersson Dahl, Kristina Ulander, Ronny Persson, Zandra Reppe, and Mats-Ola Engborg.
Game Schedule
The Swedish wheelchair curling team had a busy schedule. They started playing on March 10 against China. On March 11, they competed against the United States. They had two games on March 12, playing Slovakia and Great Britain. On March 13, they faced Norway and Germany. Their final games were on March 14 against Finland and South Korea.
Media Coverage
People in Sweden could watch all the exciting action from the 2018 Winter Paralympics. The Games were shown on television by SVT. This allowed many fans to cheer on Team Sweden from home.
See also
In Spanish: Suecia en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Pyeongchang 2018 para niños
