PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Known for their sitting volleyball players, Bosnia and Herzogovina will compete at their second Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Five things to know: Russia's sledge hockey team
Can the host nation’s sledge hockey team medal at Sochi 2014 in their Paralympic debut?

Australia’s Dylan Alcott returns to first love
The Melbourne native has swapped wheelchair basketball for wheelchair tennis, and is now the No. 10 quads player in the world.

BISFed reveal new 2014 boccia world rankings
With seven months to go until the 2014 BISFed Boccia World Championships, take a look at the athletes to beat.

Weir fired up for seventh London Marathon title
David Weir and Tatyana McFadden will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2014

IPC reveals International Women’s Day award shortlist
Winner to be announced on 8 March in Sochi after record number of nominations.

Snowboard World Cup Finals to take place in La Molina
IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals head to La Molina, Spain, and will feature around 40 riders vying for position ahead of Sochi 2014.

Where does Czech goaltender Michal Vapenka stand?
At age 40, the ice sledge hockey player is eager to prove he still has what it takes to win his first Paralympic medal at Sochi 2014.

Atos to partner up with Toronto 2015
The IPC’s Worldwide Paralympic Partner will provide timing, scoring and results services at the next Parapan American Games.

UN Secretary General meets IPC President
Ban Ki-moon and Sir Philip Craven talk about the Paralympic Movement ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi.