PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sledge Spotlight: Tarmo Eerma
Defenseman Tarmo Eerma will lead Estonia in two major competitions prior to the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Nagano.

Sweden wins two nail-biters at Wheelchair Curling Worlds
The Swedish team moved up to second place in the standings with two big wins on the ice in Sochi.

Farkasova targets five gold medals in La Molina
Slovakia's Henrieta Farkasova has already won the women's downhill and now seeks four more golds at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.

Canada still on top at Wheelchair Curling Worlds
After three days of competition in Sochi at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships, Canada, USA and Scotland lead the pack.

A letter from IPC President Sir Philip Craven
Regardless of the outcome of the tragic Oscar Pistorius case, IPC President Sir Philip Craven says the Paralympic Movement will continue to grow on a daily basis.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing Worlds open in La Molina
One year ahead of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships promises fierce battles for the podium.

A letter from IPC President Sir Philip Craven
The president of the International Paralympic Committee, Sir Philip Craven, wrote to all IPC members regarding the Oscar Pistorius case.

Week of fierce competition looms at Alpine Worlds
The stage is set for the most competitive IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships yet, as the first races begin in La Molina on Wednesday 20 February.

Canada lead Wheelchair Curling Worlds after Day 2
Following the first two days at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Sochi, teams from Canada, Sweden and USA remain undefeated.
USA edge Canada in sledge series
Defending Paralympic and world champions USA won two of their three games against Canada’s ice sledge hockey team.