PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Rio 2016 release budget for next summer Games
With 65 Olympic and Paralympic sports being contested, find out how much money Rio 2016 are devoting to hosting the Games.

Apertura Accredito Media - IPC Coppa del mondo di sci alpino paralimpico Le Finali
I Media possono richiedere l'accredito direttamente al Comitato organizzatore locale.

Media accreditation opens for alpine World Cup
Media can register for accreditation via the Local Organising Committee.

ISAF Sailing World Cup headlined by three No. 1s
The first major sailing event of 2014 will feature Paralympic gold medallists and world champions.

Iceland: Six facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Yet to medal in Sochi, the nation known for its swimming stars, will hope to make its mark on the snow.

Biathlon World Cup finals to begin with night race
Competitions begin with short distance races under cover of darkness in Oberried, Germany.

Great Britain announce Sochi 2014 alpine team
World multi-medallists, injured serviceman and three teenagers amongst skiers selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Sochi 2014

Lapthorne, Wagner win Australian Open quad doubles title
In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

Man-Gyun Yu quietly joining group of elite goaltenders
The South Korean goaltender is hoping to help his team capture their first ice sledge hockey medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC publishes Rio 2016 Qualification Guide
Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.