Para cross-country skiing has been part of the Paralympic winter sports programme since the first winter Games were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden in 1976. The competition is open to athletes with physical disabilities in the upper and lower limbs (standing) and lower limbs and trunk (sit-ski), as well as individuals with vision impairments.

 

Athletes compete in sprint (2.5km), 10km and 20km races or in a team relay using classic or free-style techniques.

 

Depending on the limits of activity due to disability, a competitor may use a sit-ski — a chair equipped with a ski. Athletes with vision impairments can compete in the race with a sighted guide.

 

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is the global governing body of Para cross country skiing. Ski Association of Hong Kong, China Limited is the member of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation in Hong Kong, China.
 

Source of information credit: International Paralympic Committee

Source of photo credit: International Paralympic Committee