Paralympics: Pyeongchang Games set to open as largest in history

The largest Winter Paralympics in history are set to open Friday night in Pyeongchang, with three nations, including North Korea, making their debuts.A record 567 disabled athletes, representing 48 countries and regions, as well as the Neutral Paralympic Athlete delegation, will compete in South Korea. Over the 10 days, medals will be up for grabs in 80 events in six sports.It will be the first time in 20 years that an Asian nation has hosted the Winter Games. The North Korean delegation will make its historic debut along with Georgia and Tajikistan.At the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, Alpin…READ FULL ARTICLE