PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

2014 US Paralympics Swimming national team named
US Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, has announced that 12 athletes, including six reigning world champions, have been named to the 2014 U.S. Paralympics Swimming National A Team.

NHK secure Paralympic rights in Japan for 2014 and 2016
NHK to broadcast more Paralympic coverage than ever before in Japan

Russians continue to dominate at Nordic World Cup
With less than 60 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, cross-country skiers have been tuning at the World Cup in Vuokatti, Finland.

Team USA shines at US Paralympics Nordic Skiing National Championship
At the US Paralympics Nordic Skiing National Championship at Soldier Hollow, Team USA’s top Nordic skiers proved they are on the fast track to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Swedish team outfits for Sochi 2014 launched
H&M’s Olympic Collection, to be worn by the Swedish Paralympic team at Sochi 2014, takes inspiration from contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian design. Functionality is key to the collection designed in collaboration with members of the Swedish Team, where the performance of each garment is part of its style.

Change in wheelchair dance approved competition
The Holland Dans Spektakal will no longer be an IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport approved competition in 2014.

8 for 8: Sweden preview
Here’s a look at Sweden’s ice sledge hockey team headed to Sochi 2014 ranked No. 8 in the world.
USA to face Canada in three game ice sledge hockey series
Series will act as final warm-up competition prior to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

ITTF announces nominees for inaugural Star Awards
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced the nominees for the 2013 ITTF Star Awards to be held in Raffles Hotel in Dubai, UAE on 11 January 2014.

Alpine skiers head to Canada for next World Cup
Over 70 athletes from 13 countries line-up with less than 60 days to go until Sochi 2014.