Russian Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Koza

Sochi 2014 medals

Sochi 2014 gold medal

Ottobock has confirmed three Britons will form part of the 30-strong technical service team at Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games help support Paralympians at the Games. All three, Ken Hurst, Rachel Neilson and Russell Pizzey, formed part of the technical support team at the London 2012 Paralympic Summer Games.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has named Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti as the official host national news agency for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

RIA Novosti will provide comprehensive coverage of the Sochi Paralympics, with special emphasis on the performance of the Russian athletes.

Sochi 2014 Chefs de Mission Seminar

Sochi, Russia - 11 March 2013: The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee on Monday (11 March) launched a large-scale project for training 25,000 volunteers for the next Winter Games.

Sochi, Russia - 11 March 2013: The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee on Monday (11 March) launched a large-scale project for training 25,000 volunteers for the next Winter Games.

Brazil's Andre Cintra aims to compete at the Games in para-snowboarding, an event that will also make its debut in Sochi; however Aranha has yet to secure a required time to compete in Russia next year.

SOCHI, RUSSIA - Snowboard Parallel Slalom course at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Krasnya Polyana for the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia

SOCHI, RUSSIA - A view of the construction of the Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre in the Mountain Cluster of Krasnaya Polyana which will host the Alpine Skiing and the Snowboard Cross at the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia

A view of the construction of the Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre in the Mountain Cluster of Krasnaya Polyana which will host the Alpine Skiing and the Snowboard Cross at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games

SOCHI, RUSSIA - A general view of Laura Cross Country and Biathlon Centre in Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi

SOCHI,RUSSIA - Aerial view of Laura Cross Country and Biathlon Center in Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi

SOCHI, RUSSIA - Fisht Olympic Stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia

SOCHI, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 06: A view of the construction of the Fisht Olympic Stadium venue for Ceremonies at the 2014 Winter Paralympics on November 6, 2012 in Sochi, Russia.

SOCHI, RUSSIA - The top 10 wheelchair curling teams compete at the 2013 World Championships beginning on Saturday (16 February) in Sochi

SOCHI, RUSSIA - A view of Ice Cube Curling Centre for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games

SOCHI, RUSSIA - NOVEMBER 06: A view of the Shayba Arena venue for Ice Sledge Hockey at the 2014 Winter Paralympics on November 6, 2012 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)