2011 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

On January 15, the opening ceremony was held at the Palazzetto dello Sport in the town square of Sestriere, and included a series of performances by three dance couples. The dancers were to represent the people of the region. Among the dignitaries in attendance was the IPC President Sir Philip Craven. ==Medal winners==

The men's events and the women's events were held at Kandahar Banchetta Giovanni N., in Sestriere. Visually impaired skiers compete with the help of a sighted guide. The skier with the visual impairment and the guide are considered a team, and dual medals are awarded. Men Women Team ==Medals table==

Over 130 participants from 23 nations competed. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ==Classifications==

Skiers compete in sitting, standing or visually impaired events, after what classification of disability they have. ;Standing • LW2 – single leg amputation above the knee • LW3 – double leg amputation below the knee, mild cerebral palsy, or equivalent impairment • LW4 – single leg amputation below the knee • LW5/7 – double arm amputation • LW6/8 – single arm amputation • LW9 – amputation or equivalent impairment of one arm and one leg ;Sitting • LW 10 – paraplegia with no or some upper abdominal function and no functional sitting balance • LW 11 – paraplegia with fair functional sitting balance • LW 12 – double leg amputation above the knees, or paraplegia with some leg function and good sitting balance ;Visually impaired • B1 – no functional vision • B2 – up to ca 3–5% functional vision • B3 – under 10% functional vision ==See also==