PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Belgium: Seven facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Having not won a medal at the Winter Paralympics since 1994, Belgium will hope to make an impact in Sochi.

Sochi 2014 reveals names of some Paralympic Torchbearers
With less than one month to go until the start of the Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay, the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has revealed some of the names of the torchbearers.

Australia start move toward World Equestrian Games
Top para-equestrian riders in the Oceania region took part in their first competition of 2014.

Channel 4 to broadcast 150 hours of coverage from Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Biggest ever UK TV commitment to Winter Paralympics with 50 hours of TV coverage

Sweden announce 19 athletes for Sochi 2014
The country will be represented at the Paralympic Winter Games in five sports, with strong squads in the team sports.

Sochi 2014 setting Russia up for post-Games legacy
Find out how the Sochi 2014 Games will create a barrier-free environment, educate youth and enhance the volunteer movement in Russia.

IPC to stage major event in Berlin to mark 25 year anniversary
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will stage a major conference for its membership in Berlin, Germany, this October to mark its 25th anniversary and plan for the future.
Morten Vaernes: Top 10 sledge hockey players of all-time
Norwegian defenceman Morten Vaernes picks out the greatest sledge hockey players in history leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.
Slovakian success at alpine World Cup giant slalom
Henrietta Farkasova and Jakub Krako claim first places on the podium at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup.

World Cup wins for Rothfuss, Etherington, Salcher
Swiss and Italian skiers also ski to victory in IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France.