PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
IPC Nordic Worlds open in Solleftea
The 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships are taking place in Solleftea, Sweden, from 25 February to 5 March.
Paralympic champ Perales fears for future after closure of local pool
Spanish swimmer having to swim in 25m pool after economic crisis closes local 50m pool.
Russia golden on first day in Solleftea
Roman Petushkov and Maria Iovleva started the gold rush for Russia to open the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
British duo targeting further success at Sochi Paralympics
After winning three medals at the 2013 IPC Alpine Worlds Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans want more
Alexin to host 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open Euros
Alexin, Russia will play host to the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships this May.
Bochet adds third gold at IPC Alpine Skiing Worlds.
The 19-year-old French athlete added a slalom gold to her downhill and super-G world titles in La Molina, Spain.
From the Brooklyn streets to hurtling down a mountain at 75mph on one leg
USA's Ralph Green is inspiring others as he competes in the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Champs
China claim bronze at World Wheelchair Curling Championships
China defeated USA, 6-5, to take the bronze medal at the Championships in Sochi Russia.
Canada win gold at World Wheelchair Curling Championships
Canada's wheelchair curling team won their third world title after defeating Sweden, 4-3, in the final round.
World Champs slalom postponed due to high winds
Slalom rescheduled for Sunday morning starting at 9:30 CET