PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Russia golden on first day in Solleftea
Roman Petushkov and Maria Iovleva started the gold rush for Russia to open the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

Alexin to host 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open Euros
Alexin, Russia will play host to the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships this May.

Bochet adds third gold at IPC Alpine Skiing Worlds.
The 19-year-old French athlete added a slalom gold to her downhill and super-G world titles in La Molina, Spain.

La Molina has left me more than inspired, but totally and utterly amazed
IPC's Director of Media and Communications give his view on athletes competing at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

Canada win gold at World Wheelchair Curling Championships
Canada's wheelchair curling team won their third world title after defeating Sweden, 4-3, in the final round.

China claim bronze at World Wheelchair Curling Championships
China defeated USA, 6-5, to take the bronze medal at the Championships in Sochi Russia.

World Champs slalom postponed due to high winds
Slalom rescheduled for Sunday morning starting at 9:30 CET
From the Brooklyn streets to hurtling down a mountain at 75mph on one leg
USA's Ralph Green is inspiring others as he competes in the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Champs

IPC to live stream Nordic Skiing Worlds
The IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships will run from 25 February – 5 March in Solleftea, Sweden.

Bochet describes winning second world title as 'perfect day'
The French athlete maintained a 100 per cent record in La Molina on Thursday with a super-G gold.