PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Kazakhstani Nordic skier reprimanded for Anti-Doping Rule violation
Denis Petrenko was taking a prescribed medication in a therapeutic dose under the care of a physician, however, failed to obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption

USA: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Find out more about the history of largest delegation of athletes heading to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Andrea Rothfuss gets serious about Sochi gold
German standing skier hoping it will be third-time lucky for the gold that has eluded her at the past two Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC reveals three Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees
Find out which two athletes and which coach will be inaugurated during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Wheelchair fencing rankings go nearly unchanged
With the first major event of the 2014 wheelchair fencing calendar completed, the rankings indicate the established performers are in for another strong year.

Six Paralympians shortlisted for Laureus Award
France’s Marie Bochet and the USA’s Tatyana McFadden - two athletes who will compete at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games - have been announced on a shortlist of six athletes for the prestigious 2014 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award.

Hug wins 5,000m thriller at IPC Athletics Grand Prix
The Swiss Silver Bullet held on as Thailand’s Prawat Waharam smashed the Asian record.

Five things to know: Canada's sledge hockey team
The Canadians are looking to sweep the ice hockey events at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Australian Toby Kane secures World Cup win in memory of late teammate
One week after the sad passing of Matthew Robinson, Kane won the super-combined World Cup Finals title in Travisio.

Paralympic Games Torch Relay gets underway in Russia
The Torch Relay will visit 46 Federal Districts in Russia and Stoke Mandeville.