PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Two Russian relay golds at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals
Sochi 2014 hosts took home gold in both of Tuesday's cross-country relay events at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals.

New Zealand swimmers set world records
Sophie Pascoe and Mary Fisher recorded new top times in the butterfly event at the New Zealand Swimming Championships.

Paralympic medallists return to table
The Lignano Masters Open table tennis competition in Italy this week will draw several medallists from London 2012.

Fernandez beats Houdet for Pensacola title
Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez upset France’s Stephane Houdet to win the Pensacola Open title in Florida, USA.

Germany’s Eskau makes it two from two in Sochi
Eskau and Canada's Brian McKeever land their second gold medals in World Cup Finals

Chuck Aoki: Every sport matters
USA wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki explains why Olympic or Paralympic sports cannot just be removed from the programme overnight.

Russia win big on first day of Nordic World Cup Finals
Host nation of Sochi 2014 win nine out of 18 medals available in cross-country sprint events
Saturday's Nordic Skiing World Cup Finals cancelled
High winds in and around competition venue lead to cancellation of Saturday's competition

Nordic skiers learn more about anti-doping
Outreach booth for athletes in Sochi, Russia proves huge success