PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014 to produce record number of medals
The Sochi 2014 Games medals will be produced by Russian jewellery company ADAMAS.
NPC Brazil to hold elections
The Brazilian Paralympic Commitee will choose a new Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Executive Board for the next four years.
IPC’s Cody named to 2018 Co-ordination Commission
IPC Governing Board member Ann Cody will serve this year on the IOC Co-ordination Commission for PyeongChang 2018.
Great Britain shine on Nagano ice
Great Britain defeated Poland 8-0 and Estonia beat Slovakia 2-0 on the final day of group play at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
IPC opens media accreditation for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Interested non-rights holding broadcasters can apply online via www.paralympic.org/events.
Sochi 2014 launches volunteer programme in Russia
More than 25,000 volunteers are being trained in Sochi to help out at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Dias wins second Laureus World Sports Award
After claiming six gold medals at London 2012, Brazilian swimming star Daniel Dias won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award.
Germany and Japan remain undefeated
Germany beat Slovakia 7-0 and Japan triumphed against Great Britain 3-1 at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
NPC Rwanda elect new President
Celestin Nzeyimana to take over as President from Dominique Bizimana
Japan soar on first day in Nagano
Japan dominated Poland and Germany beat Estonia to open up action at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.