NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Sochi 2014 Sees Accessibility as Priority
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games ended its third visit to the city, putting accessibility as one of the priorities for the upcoming Paralympic programme.

Sochi 2014 Hosts Third Co-ordination Commission
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games begins its third visit today to the Black Sea ski resort with a full schedule of events.

Zaripov Named as Sochi 2014 Ambassador
Irek Zaripov, who won four gold and one silver medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, has become an official Ambassador for Sochi 2014.

Olympic and Paralympic Flags Raised in Sochi
The flags’ arrival coincided with the Session of Presidential Council for Physical Culture, Sports and Preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi as well as the World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

Sochi Launches New Paralympic Emblem at Paralympic Winter Day in Moscow
Today, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee officially presented its new Paralympic brand and emblem at a press conference followed by a sport event on Red Square to celebrate Russia's first ever Paralympic Winter Day.

Russian Festival Brings Paralympic Experience to Volunteers
All-Russian Festival for People with a Disability has recently provided a full volunteer team with the experience and education on the Paralympic Movement in Russia

Volkswagen Becomes Sochi 2014 Games Partner
Volkswagen Group Tier One Partner for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games.