PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

10 storylines for Russia-USA gold-medal game
The host nation will take on the reigning gold medallists in their Paralympic debut in ice sledge hockey.

Markus Salcher, Valerii Redkozubov to return for giant slalom
The final races for men's alpine skiers at Sochi 2014 will include the giant slalom across all classes.

What to watch: Day 8 at Sochi 2014
The eighth day of action includes Declan Farmer, Dmitry Lisov, Markus Salcher and Mikhalina Lysova.

Mentel-Spee and Kane win Whang Youn Dai award
The world’s first ever female Paralympic snowboard gold medalist, Bibian Mentel-Spee, and inspirational Australian alpine skier Toby Kane will be presented with the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Canada capture sledge hockey bronze against Norway
After finishing fourth at Vancouver 2010, Canada's ice sledge hockey team took bronze at Sochi 2014.

Marie Bochet bags her third alpine skiing gold
France and Russia fared well in the super-combined races at Sochi 2014.

Snowboard set for Paralympic debut
The American and Dutch riders head into the event as the ones to beat.

Italy to battle Czech Republic for fifth place
South Korea and Sweden will play each other for seventh place in the ice sledge hockey tournament.

Roman Petushkov racks up fifth gold in Sochi
Russia and Ukraine dominated the long-distance biathlon events on Day 7 of the Games.

What to watch: Day 7 at Sochi 2014
The sixth day of action includes Bibian Mentel-Spee, Evan Strong and Roman Petushkov.