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Ice sledge hockey: Five future faces
The Sochi 2014 Paralympics exposed five young athletes to watch over the next few years in ice sledge hockey.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 quotes
Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

British skiers swept away by Sochi 2014 media hype
Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.

Canada receive unexpected reaction for wheelchair curling gold
After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.

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.

Sir Philip gives 'high five' to Sochi 2014 volunteers
The IPC President honoured all the Paralympic Winter Games volunteers during the Closing Ceremony.

Record-breaking Sochi 2014 Paralympics close in celebration of possibility
Sochi 2014 featured a spectacular Closing Ceremony showing the world the realm of possibilities.

Canada win back-to-back wheelchair curling golds
Canada, Russia and Great Britain took to the podium in the Sochi 2014 wheelchair curling competition.

Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the countries marching at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony.

Russia heavy favourites for cross-country skiing relays
Ukraine, Canada and Germany could prove to be the toughest tests for the Sochi 2014 host nation.

Tensions high for Russia-USA gold-medal game
The ice sledge hockey final is expected to be one of the biggest draws of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

Sir Philip hails Sochi 2014 as ‘spectacular showcase of sport’
IPC President has also picked out his favourite moments from the Games ahead of Sunday's Closing Ceremony.

Canada capture sledge hockey bronze against Norway
After finishing fourth at Vancouver 2010, Canada's ice sledge hockey team took bronze at Sochi 2014.

Mentel-Spee and Kane win Whang Youn Dai award
The world’s first ever female Paralympic snowboard gold medalist, Bibian Mentel-Spee, and inspirational Australian alpine skier Toby Kane will be presented with the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Roman Petushkov racks up fifth gold in Sochi
Russia and Ukraine dominated the long-distance biathlon events on Day 7 of the Games.

IPC statement on women's 12.5km biathlon standing
The International Paralympic Committe has issued a statement about the women's 12.5km biathlon standing race from Friday (14 March).

Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award nominees for Sochi 2014 announced
Three male and three female athletes nominated for the eighth edition of the award which will be presented at the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Snowboard set for Paralympic debut
The American and Dutch riders head into the event as the ones to beat.

Evan Strong leads American sweep in men's snowboard
Evan Strong and Bibian Mentel-Spee claimed the first-ever Paralympic golds in snowboard.
Sochi 2014: Men’s giant slalom schedule changes
The penultimate day of competition will see slight changes to the start and end times of the two giant slalom runs.