Paralympics: Pyeongchang Games open as largest in history

A Korean amputee performer beat a giant drum on a freezing, foggy Friday night in Pyeongchang to celebrate the opening of the largest Winter Paralympics in history.A record 567 disabled athletes, representing 48 countries and regions, as well as the Neutral Paralympic Athlete delegation, will compete in South Korea over a 10-day span. Medals will be up for grabs in 80 events in six sports.Three nations -- North Korea, Georgia and Tajikistan -- made their debuts at the Winter Games. The games run until March 18.Spectators bundled up in snowsuits in the minus 4 C weather in Pyeongchang Olympi…READ FULL ARTICLE