Kazakhstani paralympians in PyeongChang

PYEONGCHANG. KAZINFORM - The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games kicked off at the Olympic Stadium in PyeongChang on March 9.

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Kazakhstani skier Kairat Kanafin was the flag bearer of the country at the ceremony.

Kazakhstan is represented at the PyeongChang Paralympics by a record number of athletes - six. They will compete for medals in ski races and biathlon.

The 12th Winter Paralympic Games will be held in PyeongChang from 9 till 18 March. There are 80 medals in 6 sports up for grab.