PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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.
Sir Philip Craven: One Year to Go until Sochi 2014
For the One Year to Go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the IPC President Sir Philip Craven shares his view on the event.
Sochi 2014: Paralympic winter sport’s young talent
Sweden’s Per Kasperi, USA’s Declan Farmer, France’s Marie Bochet and Russia’s Alexey Bugaev are rising stars in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Sochi 2014: Korea aim high as future Winter Games hosts
Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.
Sochi 2014: Canada seek redemption on ice
Canada’s ice sledge hockey team will look to put their disappointing fourth-place finish at the last Paralympics behind them in Sochi.
Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.
Scott Reardon: How I got into Paralympic sport
Australian silver-medal winning sprinter Scott Reardon writes about how he started training for the Paralympics and how the future is bright.
Russia reign supreme at Nordic Worlds
Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Mikhailina Lysova each won five gold medals at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Holland Dans Spektakel set for end of March
More than 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition.