PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

South Korea upset Russia's sledge squad in shoot-out
Two of the first four ice sledge hockey games at Sochi 2014 went to overtimes and shoot-outs.

Batalova awarded Women’s Day Recognition at Sochi 2014
Rima Batalova, thirteen-time Paralympic champion and Vice President of the Russian Paralympic Committee, is honoured at a special ceremony on International Women’s Day by the International Paralympic Committee for her work in inspiring and enabling women in para-sport.

Canada grab two Sochi 2014 wins in wheelchair curling
The defending Paralympic champions from Canada are off to another hot start in wheelchair curling at the Winter Games.

Medals Plaza gets set to go in Rosa Khutor
The Mountain Cluster will host the majority of victory ceremonies at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

Explaining alpine skiing’s factor system
Find out how athletes with a different impairment can compete against in each other in the same event on the slopes.
Sir Philip praises Sochi 2014 accessibility
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games are already proving to be one of the most accessible yet for athletes both in the coast and the mountains.

Ukraine to participate at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will last from 7-16 March.

Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the 45 countries marching at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony.

Top 10 rivalries at Sochi 2014
Find out what will be the best athlete rivalries to watch across all Paralympic sports from 7-16 March.

Sochi 2014: Previewing the wheelchair curling competition
Canada and Sweden are expected to be the ones to beat in wheelchair curling at Sochi 2014.