PANORAMA 2015 - News

Bugaev leads a clean sweep for Russia in the men’s standing, whilst Rothfuss, Schaffelhuber and Krako also picked up wins.

2014 has been a hugely successful year for the sports governed by the International Paralympic Committee.

Paralympic medallists Markus Salcher, Andrea Rothfuss and Valerii Redkozubov also finish on top of the podium in Pitztal, Austria.

IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cups in Pitztal and Kuhtai, Austria, will see skiers compete in the first European races in slalom, giant slalom and super-combined.

After winning gold in wheelchair basketball and alpine skiing, Nichols is now trying to make the US para-canoe team for Rio 2016.

Germany’s Anna Schaffelhuber became only the second woman to win all five alpine skiing events at a Paralympic Games.

USA’s alpine skier Tyler Walker wins two NorAm Cup races in his hometown Aspen

Japanese quadruple Worlds gold medallist skier Taiki Morii is entering his seventh season in 2014-15, but is not considering hanging up sit-ski just yet.

More than 40 athletes will gather for the very first high-level race of the season from 9-10 December.

The latest IPC Alpine Skiing youth races will also feature education for young athletes.

Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.

Media accreditation for the 2015 IPC Para-Snowboard World Championships now open

Para-athletes from table tennis, wheelchair tennis and alpine skiing nominated.

Swiss para-athlete of the year to be announced on 14 December.

The Spanish para-alpine skier and his guide were presented with the gold medal of the “Real Order of the Sporting Excellence” for their achievements at La Molina 2013.

Para-alpine skiing events are organised in three categories: sitting, standing and visually impaired.

At Sochi 2014, Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans became the first British skiers to win gold at either an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

IPC Alpine Skiing reveals the Ones to Watch athletes for the 2014-15 season.

British skiers on shortlist of 10 for prestigious award which will be presented on Sunday 14 December.

Finnish snowboarder Matti Suur-Hamari is heading to the first races in Landgraaf, the Netherlands, with a fresh mind after a devastating 11th place finish at the Paralympic Winter Games.