PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals to be streamed live
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.
Sochi 2014: Russian nordic skiers expected to dominate
After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders get ready for Paralympic stage
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.
Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.
Colin Lynch: Benefits of a training partner
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch writes about his recent training trip to escape the cold northern winter.
Russia reign supreme at Nordic Worlds
Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Mikhailina Lysova each won five gold medals at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Scott Reardon: How I got into Paralympic sport
Australian silver-medal winning sprinter Scott Reardon writes about how he started training for the Paralympics and how the future is bright.
Holland Dans Spektakel set for end of March
More than 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition.
Snowboard to debut at Sochi test event
As the newest addition to the Paralympic programme, snowboard will be the first snow sport to be tested in Sochi.
Rob Richardson: Funding Paralympic sport
Great Britain’s sitting volleyball captain Rob Richardson discusses the current state of his programme’s funding.