PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPC statement on women's 12.5km biathlon standing
The International Paralympic Committe has issued a statement about the women's 12.5km biathlon standing race from Friday (14 March).
Sochi 2014: Men’s giant slalom schedule changes
The penultimate day of competition will see slight changes to the start and end times of the two giant slalom runs.

China, Great Britain advance to wheelchair curling semi-finals
The two teams will join Russia and Canada as they try to earn a medal at Sochi 2014.

Volunteers integral to Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Thousands of Sochi 2014 volunteers have been based across all venues and villages.

What to watch: Day 6 at Sochi 2014
The sixth day of action includes Sonja Gaudet, Rolf Pedersen and Greg Westlake.

Jakub Krako, Adam Hall look to defend slalom titles
The men’s slalom races will feature across all three classes on Day 6 at Sochi 2014.

Cable to host 2015 Nordic Skiing World Championships
180 athletes from 20 countries will gather in Cable, Wisconsin, USA, from 24 January – 1 February 2015.

Russia’s 16-year-old Alexey Bugaev wins third medal
The teenaged Russian skier delighted home crowds with a consistent performance, in challenging conditions.

Canada-USA semi-final to take centre stage
Canada-USA and Russia-Norway will play for spots in the ice sledge hockey final.

Snowboard competition time changes at Sochi
Races will now start at 9:30 (MSK) and finish at 12:50.