PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Sochi 2014: Russian nordic skiers expected to dominate
After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals to be streamed live
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.

Sochi 2014: Snowboarders get ready for Paralympic stage
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.

Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.

Colin Lynch: Benefits of a training partner
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch writes about his recent training trip to escape the cold northern winter.
Russia reign supreme at Nordic Worlds
Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Mikhailina Lysova each won five gold medals at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

Scott Reardon: How I got into Paralympic sport
Australian silver-medal winning sprinter Scott Reardon writes about how he started training for the Paralympics and how the future is bright.

Holland Dans Spektakel set for end of March
More than 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition.

Snowboard to debut at Sochi test event
As the newest addition to the Paralympic programme, snowboard will be the first snow sport to be tested in Sochi.

Rob Richardson: Funding Paralympic sport
Great Britain’s sitting volleyball captain Rob Richardson discusses the current state of his programme’s funding.

Bhania named new British wheelchair basketball coach
Haj Bhania will take over the head coaching duties of Great Britain’s men’s wheelchair team.

Russia take home nordic relay golds
Russia won two relay golds at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

South Africa celebrate World Wheelchair Tennis Day
Throughout the month of March, Wheelchair Tennis South Africa will roll out 12 regional camps across the 46 centres in support of World Tennis Day.

ITF to launch World Tennis Day
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will encourage 210 countries to promote and showcase its sport on Monday (4 March).

Kubo turns silver into gold
The IPC's athlete of the month in January wins his first gold medal of the World Championships ahead of three time World Champion Roman Petushkov.

What to watch: March
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in March.

Glasgow to Host 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that Glasgow, Scotland will now host the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Russia’s Petushkov bags gold-medal hat trick
In yet another Russian day of dominance, Roman Petushkov won his third World Championship title.

IPC’s Parsons joins 2020 evaluation committee
IPC Governing Board member and NPC Brazil President Andrew Parsons will help evaluate the host city bids for the 2020 Games.

IPC reveals February Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Five winter sport athletes and teams are in the running for IPC Athlete of the Month.