PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Elizabeth Broad: Five nutrition tips for powerlifters
The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how para-powerlifters can get the most out of their nutrition.

Bid process for swimming Worlds and Euros opens
Potential organisers have until 31 August to bid to host two of the biggest competitions in the para-sport calendar which will take place in the two years after Rio 2016.

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.

Paralympic Order presented to seven individuals
All seven individuals played vital roles in delivering the greatest Paralympic Winter Games ever in Sochi.

IPC praises Ottobock’s work at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Ottobock carried out 260 repairs for 138 athletes and 41 officials during the Sochi 2014 Games.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.

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.

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.

Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 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.
Canadian wheelchair racer suspended for five years for anti-doping rule violation
Jean-Paul Compaore tested positive for eEPO at IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

Sir Philip Craven: 'The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all'
Read the entirety of the IPC President's Closing Ceremony speech from Sochi 2014.

Deputy Prime Minister Kozak to speak at Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games have been a record-breaker in terms of media coverage and ticket sales.

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

What to watch: Day 9 at Sochi 2014
The final day of Sochi 2014 will feature Mariet Bochet, Roman Petushkov and the Closing Ceremony.

Brian McKeever wins 10th career Paralympic gold
Six gold medals were awarded on the final day of Sochi 2014 in cross-country skiing.

Anna Schaffelhuber completes quest for five golds
For the second straight Winter Paralympics, a female skier won five alpine golds.

Roman Petushkov goes for record seventh gold
The final day of Sochi 2014 will feature the men's cross-country skiing 10km races and women's 5km races.

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

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