PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014: Slovakia surging in winter sport
In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
IPC President challenges Sochi to follow Vancouver not emulate London
To mark one year to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games, IPC President Sir Philip Craven has challenged Sochi 2014 not to try and emulate what happened in London six months ago, but to build on the success of the 2010 Winter Games.
Sochi 2014: Russian nordic skiers expected to dominate
After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders get ready for Paralympic stage
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.
Sochi 2014 Torch Relay route revealed
On Thursday (7 March), Russia celebrated one year to go until the country hosts its first Paralympic Winter Games, revealing the Paralympic Torch Relay route.
Sochi 2014: A look at the venues
Here’s a brief look at how the venues in Sochi are shaping up for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sochi 2014: Scandinavians shine in wheelchair curling
Sweden, Finland and Norway have all built up foundations for strong wheelchair curling programmes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Sochi 2014: Sweeney leads USA's military veterans
Josh Sweeney leads a group of five USA ice sledge hockey players with military ties who will try to defend their country’s Paralympic and world titles.
2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals to be streamed live
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.
Sochi 2014: Dual-sport athletes have high hopes
Several athletes, such as USA’s Alana Nichols and Germany’s Andrea Eskau, will compete at Sochi 2014 after having taken part in London 2012.