PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Bid process for swimming Worlds and Euros opens
Potential organisers have until 31 August to bid to host two of the biggest competitions in the para-sport calendar which will take place in the two years after Rio 2016.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Paralympic Order presented to seven individuals
All seven individuals played vital roles in delivering the greatest Paralympic Winter Games ever in Sochi.

IPC praises Ottobock’s work at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Ottobock carried out 260 repairs for 138 athletes and 41 officials during the Sochi 2014 Games.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.

Canada receive unexpected reaction for wheelchair curling gold
After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.

British skiers swept away by Sochi 2014 media hype
Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Amy Purdy flies from Sochi 2014 to Dancing with the Stars
Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.
Canadian wheelchair racer suspended for five years for anti-doping rule violation
Jean-Paul Compaore tested positive for eEPO at IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.