PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Matti Suur-Hamari a dark horse for snowboard podium
Can the Finnish up-and-comer race past the American favourites for a podium spot when snowboard makes its Paralympic debut at Sochi 2014?
Ottobock’s 28-person team lands in Sochi
For the 12th Paralympics in a row, the IPC’s Worldwide Paralympic Partner will provide technical service to the athletes.
Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch travels through Siberia
Find out who carried the torch through nine different cities in the Siberian Federal District.
Canada’s Adam Dixon to let his defence do the talking
While many are familiar with the Canadian ice sledge hockey team’s top goal scorers, Adam Dixon is secretly holding the team’s defence together.
Sochi sets new barrier-free standards in Russia
Find out what Sochi 2014 are doing to increase accessibility in sports venues, transportation and throughout the city and country.
IPC reveals three Paralympic Hall of Fame inductees
Find out which two athletes and which coach will be inaugurated during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Wheelchair fencing rankings go nearly unchanged
With the first major event of the 2014 wheelchair fencing calendar completed, the rankings indicate the established performers are in for another strong year.
Andrea Rothfuss gets serious about Sochi gold
German standing skier hoping it will be third-time lucky for the gold that has eluded her at the past two Paralympic Winter Games.
IPC to host daily Google Hangouts with athletes during Sochi 2014
As part of the IPC’s digital strategy, fans will get a chance to engage directly with Paralympians.
Ukraine: 7 facts on the Sochi Paralympics
Ukraine made its Paralympic Winter Games debut at the 1998 Nagano Games and has featured in all Games since