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Sochi 2014 to produce record number of medals
The Sochi 2014 Games medals will be produced by Russian jewellery company ADAMAS.
NPC Brazil to hold elections
The Brazilian Paralympic Commitee will choose a new Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Executive Board for the next four years.
Dias wins second Laureus World Sports Award
After claiming six gold medals at London 2012, Brazilian swimming star Daniel Dias won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award.
Germany and Japan remain undefeated
Germany beat Slovakia 7-0 and Japan triumphed against Great Britain 3-1 at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
IPC opens media accreditation for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Interested non-rights holding broadcasters can apply online via www.paralympic.org/events.
Sochi 2014 launches volunteer programme in Russia
More than 25,000 volunteers are being trained in Sochi to help out at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Great Britain’s Applegate impresses in Leeds pool
Paralympic champion Jessica-Jane Applegate won four golds at the British Gas International Swimming Meet in Leeds.
Russia win big at IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals
Russia not only won the nations trophy, but also the men's standing and women's visually impaired overall trophies.
NPC Rwanda elect new President
Celestin Nzeyimana to take over as President from Dominique Bizimana
Japan soar on first day in Nagano
Japan dominated Poland and Germany beat Estonia to open up action at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
Britain's Gallagher and Evans win first gold of season
After a difficult season, Great Britain's Kelly Gallagher with guide Charlotte Evans topped the podium in the women's giant slalom visually impaired at the World Cup Finals in Sochi, Russia.
Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds open
The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool opened in Nagano on Sunday (10 March).
Russia continue to lead alpine skiing World Cup rankings
With just two more events to go, Russian athletes Alexandra Frantseva and Alexey Bugaev lead the women's and men's rankings at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup.
IPC’s Mestre honoured on International Women’s Day
IPC Alpine Skiing’s Sylvana Mestre was presented with the ‘2013 International Women’s Day Recognition.’
Australia appoint first female Chef de Mission
Kate McLoughlin will lead an Australian team in Sochi that’s still looking for their first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal.
Natalia Dannenberg: Who to follow, who to like on road to Sochi
The IPC's Digital Media Manager gives her top tips on who to follow and like on social media in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Top 10 women in Paralympic sport
In honour of International Women’s Day, here are 10 women who have had a great impact on Paralympic sport.
Ottobock launch Equipment Loaner Programme
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey will partner with Ottobock to provide NPCs and other organisations with sledges to help develop the sport in more countries.
Vergeer leaves historic legacy for female Paralympians
Although wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer has retired, she will certainly leave a mark on Paralympic sport for years to come.
World Cup Finals begin in challenging conditions
The 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals serve as a test event for the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014.