PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sochi 2014 special edition of The Paralympian now online
Plan your daily viewing schedule for the Sochi 2014 Paralympics with the latest edition of the IPC’s Paralympian magazine.

8 for 8: Canada preview
After a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics, can Greg Westlake lead Canada’s top-seeded sledge hockey squad to gold?

Sochi 2014: 14 athletes to like on Facebook
Facebook is a the platform of choice, especially for European alpine skiers. Here’s a list of the 14 profiles you should be following for the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

Japan: 7 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Japan has participated at all 10 previous Paralympic Winter Games (1976 - 2010)

Walid Ktila smashes 200m and 800m world records in Dubai
Five world and 10 regional records fall on first two days of IPC Athletics Grand Prix
Belarus: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Since making their Games debut in 1994, Belarus has excelled at cross-country skiing.

As the Olympics close, gear up for the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics
The party is not over yet. The Winter Paralympics begin on 7 March so check out this quick guide to what you can expect.

Para-snowboarder Michelle Salt added to Canada’s Sochi 2014 team
Salt only lost her leg in June 2011, but will compete at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time in Sochi.

'We have been absolutely devastated by Matthew’s tragic passing,' says APC President
Paralympic Movement remains in deep mourning following Mathew's passing on Thursday (20 February)
Statement from the parents para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson
The parents of Para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson, Stephen and Carol Ann Robinson, have asked the Australian Paralympic Committee to issue the following statement on behalf of their family.