PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Cable to host 2015 Nordic Skiing World Championships
180 athletes from 20 countries will gather in Cable, Wisconsin, USA, from 24 January – 1 February 2015.

Jakub Krako, Adam Hall look to defend slalom titles
The men’s slalom races will feature across all three classes on Day 6 at Sochi 2014.

Russia’s 16-year-old Alexey Bugaev wins third medal
The teenaged Russian skier delighted home crowds with a consistent performance, in challenging conditions.

Canada-USA semi-final to take centre stage
Canada-USA and Russia-Norway will play for spots in the ice sledge hockey final.

USA beat top-seeded Canada, advance to play Russia for gold
The defending Paralympic champions will now take on the host nation for ice sledge hockey gold in Sochi.

Snowboard competition time changes at Sochi
Races will now start at 9:30 (MSK) and finish at 12:50.

Schaffelhuber awarded gold after successful slalom appeal
German has now won three gold medals at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Mikhalina Lysova, Roman Petushkov aiming for more biathlon medals
The long-distance biathlon events across all classes will take place on Day 7 of Sochi 2014.

Jose Carreras to perform at Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will be the final event of what have been the most successful Paralympic Winter Games ever.