NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Mikhalina Lysova, Roman Petushkov aiming for more biathlon medals
The long-distance biathlon events across all classes will take place on Day 7 of Sochi 2014.

Russia’s 16-year-old Alexey Bugaev wins third medal
The teenaged Russian skier delighted home crowds with a consistent performance, in challenging conditions.

Jakub Krako, Adam Hall look to defend slalom titles
The men’s slalom races will feature across all three classes on Day 6 at Sochi 2014.

Canada-USA semi-final to take centre stage
Canada-USA and Russia-Norway will play for spots in the ice sledge hockey final.

Volunteers integral to Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Thousands of Sochi 2014 volunteers have been based across all venues and villages.

Snowboard competition time changes at Sochi
Races will now start at 9:30 (MSK) and finish at 12:50.

Schaffelhuber awarded gold after successful slalom appeal
German has now won three gold medals at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Four teams to square off in sledge hockey classification games
The Czech Republic, Italy, South Korea and Sweden are battling for fifth place at Sochi 2014.

Sochi 2014: Men’s slalom brought forward by one hour
First runs will take place at 3pm (MSK) on Thursday 13 March.

Cross-country skiing to feature thrilling sprint races
Helene Ripa, Mariann Marthinsen and Roman Petushkov are all racing for gold in Sochi on the fifth day of competition.

Italy, Czech Republic advance to fifth-place game
Italy defeated Sweden and the Czech Republic beat South Korea in ice sledge hockey on Day 5 in Sochi.

What to watch: Day 5 at Sochi 2014
The fifth day of action includes Aileen Nelson, Roman Petushkov and Seung-Hwan Jung.