PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Todd Nicholson: Welcome to Sochi 2014
The Chairperson of the IPC Athletes' Council would like to take a moment to welcome all of the athletes to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Finnish couple find sparks on wheelchair curling ice
Markuu Karjalainen and his wife Sari will compete for Finland in Sochi as husband and wife after meeting in 2008 through wheelchair curling.

IPC launches new-look homepage for Sochi 2014
A mobile-optimised version of Paralympic.org has also been launched ahead of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Sochi 2014 preview: Biathlon and cross-country skiing
Host nation Russia are expected to dominate the Nordic skiing events at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Sochi to reopen Olympic Park exhibits
Throughout the Paralympics, fans will be able to enjoy sponsored exhibits and hospitality houses to take in the full Sochi 2014 experience.

Sochi 2014 preview: Alpine skiing
Several European nations, including Austria, France, Germany and Slovakia are expected to put on strong performances in Sochi.

Torch Relay arrives to Volga Federal District
Four more Russian cities were able to view the Paralympic Torch Relay.
IPC President arrives in Sochi ahead of the Games
Sir Philip Craven is ready to attend the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games and the first Paralympics in Russia.

Sochi 2014 preview: Ice sledge hockey
Eight teams will compete for medals at the Shayba Arena in Sochi’s Olympic Park.

Sochi 2014 Torch arrives in northwest Russia
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay travelled through seven cities on Sunday (2 March), including St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.