PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

Roman Petushkov wins sixth gold as Russia sweep relays
Russia won both the mixed and open relay cross-country skiing events at Sochi 2014.

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.

Vincent Gauther-Manuel, Mac Marcoux close out their Sochi 2014 races in style
Both the Frenchman and Canadian won the giant slalom races in their respective classes.

Scandinavian countries come together for Sochi 2014 alpine skiing events
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland are sharing resources to help Paralympic winter sports grow.

Josh Sweeney leads USA to second straight sledge hockey gold
The USA defeated Russia in a thrilling final decided by a single goal at Sochi 2014.

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.

10 storylines for Russia-USA gold-medal game
The host nation will take on the reigning gold medallists in their Paralympic debut in ice sledge hockey.

Markus Salcher, Valerii Redkozubov to return for giant slalom
The final races for men's alpine skiers at Sochi 2014 will include the giant slalom across all classes.

What to watch: Day 8 at Sochi 2014
The eighth day of action includes Declan Farmer, Dmitry Lisov, Markus Salcher and Mikhalina Lysova.

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.

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

Marie Bochet bags her third alpine skiing gold
France and Russia fared well in the super-combined races at Sochi 2014.

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

Italy to battle Czech Republic for fifth place
South Korea and Sweden will play each other for seventh place in the ice sledge hockey tournament.

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

What to watch: Day 7 at Sochi 2014
The sixth day of action includes Bibian Mentel-Spee, Evan Strong and Roman Petushkov.

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.

Jalle Jungnell compares designing wheelchairs to Formula 1
In addition to being a Paralympic wheelchair curler, the Swede is the owner of a wheelchair manufacturing company.