PARA SNOWBOARD NEWS
IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.
PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
President Kim steps down at PyeongChang 2018
Jin-sun Kim has resigned as President of POCOG
Amy Purdy to feature in The Body Issue
American Paralympic snowboarder Purdy will feature alongside other athletes in ESPN The Magazine’s The Body Issue, which looks to celebrate true athletic form.
IPC launches spectacular Sochi 2014 highlights video
To mark the three month anniversary since the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a stunning online short film ”Sochi 2014 – Breaking Down Barriers” featuring many highlights from March’s event.
Strong basks in Paralympic glory
Since returning from Sochi 2014, American Paralympic snowboard champion Evan Strong has been caught up in a whirl of media interviews, the first ever ‘Evan Strong’ day and meeting President Barack Obama.
Amy Purdy set for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist has garnered unprecedented attention for amputees in America with her TV appearances.
Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
Vote now for Best Female Athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber, Elena Remizova, Alena Kaufman and Bibian Mentel-Spee.
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
Snowboard: Five future faces
Remember these names as snowboard continues to grow post-Sochi 2014 and in the lead-up to PyeongChang 2018.
Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.
Amy Purdy flies from Sochi 2014 to Dancing with the Stars
Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.
Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.