Following the success of the first ever 1976 Winter Paralympics in Örnsköldsvik four years earlier, Norway was selected to host the Paralympic Games in 1980.
Opening ceremony in Geilo Idrettshallen stadium
Andrew Temple, Kyrra Grunnsund, Ron Finneran, Steve Morowe, B.Abek (coach) at the 1980 Geilo Paralympic Winter Games
Kjell Blomgvist, Kyrra Grunnsund, Ron Finneran at the 1980 Geilo Paralympic Winter Games
Peter Rickards with his guide at the 1980 Geilo Paralympic Winter Games
Winter Paralympic Games
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Australia at the 1980 Winter Paralympics
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The Paralympic flame in Milan during the 2026 Winter Paralympics
Official sticker from the first Winter Paralympics held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, 1976
Paralympian Andy Soule in the 12.5 km cross-country race at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Ice sledge hockey game at the 2010 Winter Paralympics