PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sochi 2014: Men’s slalom brought forward by one hour
First runs will take place at 3pm (MSK) on Thursday 13 March.
Women’s slalom sitting Medal Ceremony postponed
Final results to be confirmed on Thursday (13 March).

Andrea Rothfuss grabs first career Paralympic gold
With a victory in the women's standing slalom, the German alpine skier had the best day of her career in Sochi.

Norway’s stunner moves them into medal hunt
Norway became just the third team to beat Canada in wheelchair curling since the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics.

Sochi 2014 Paralympics “exceeding all expectations” says IPC President
The Games have reached the halfway point and have broken multiple records.

Ukraine and Russia hot favourites in biathlon
The middle-distance biathlon races across both genders and all classes will take place on Day 4 of Sochi 2014.

Weather causes changes to alpine skiing competition at Sochi
Super-combined slalom moved to afternoon of Tuesday (11 March), and super-G races now scheduled for 14 March.

Finland upset Great Britain in wheelchair curling
While Finland picked up their first win, Canada and Russia remain undefeated at Sochi 2014.

Russia shock USA to earn spot in semi-finals
The host nation's ice sledge hockey team defeated the reigning Paralympic champions to finish first in Group B at Sochi 2014.

What to watch: Day 4 at Sochi 2014
The fourth day of action includes Steve Cash, Roman Petushkov and Anna Schaffelhuber.