Paralympics News - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

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Sochi 2014

USA name 21 athletes to 2013-14 alpine skiing team

Paralympians Alana Nichols and Tyler Walker are among those representing Team USA this year on the slopes.

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Sochi build up begins in New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand’s Paralympic champion and Team GB’s Heather Mills among stars set to shine at Audi quattro Winter Games NZ 2013.

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Czech sledge team not getting any younger for Sochi

Ahead of the Sochi 2014 Test Event, the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team realise the next Paralympics could be their last together as a core group.

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Family ties: The mountain brings us together

Some visually impaired skiers use members of their family as guides, but how does it work in practice to have someone so close hurtling down the slopes with you?

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Sylvana Mestre: An exciting season in store

Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, looks ahead to the 2013/14 season and the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.

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Snowboard cross competition is fiercer than ever

Carl Murphy speaks about raised standards of riding ahead of Sochi 2014.

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Brazilians to develop winter sports ahead of Sochi 2014

Brazil are working to form further opportunities for athletes with an impairment in their country, including opportunities for them to participate in winter sports.