PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

NPC Cape Verde opens first headquarters
Fifteen years after joining the Paralympic Movement, NPC Cape Verde now has an office to call home.

Poland: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The cross-country skiing power house will head to Sochi with a strong team once again.
France to send 14 athletes to Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Alpine skiers Marie Bochet and Vincent Gauthier-Manuel are expected to headline France’s Sochi 2014 team.

Sochi 2014 Paralympics broadcast rights in New Zealand awarded to Attitude Pictures
New Zealand to receive free-to-air coverage of Winter Paralympic Games

Alexandra Rickham returns to Miami for gold
The first ISAF Sailing World Cup of 2014 was dominated by the British favourites.

Mentel-Spee claims six-from-six at IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals
The Netherlands’s Bibian Mentel-Spee continued her stunning form on Tuesday (11 February) in La Molina, Spain, by claiming victory at the IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals to maintain her 100 per cent record for the season.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Known for their sitting volleyball players, Bosnia and Herzogovina will compete at their second Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Five things to know: Russia's sledge hockey team
Can the host nation’s sledge hockey team medal at Sochi 2014 in their Paralympic debut?

Australia’s Dylan Alcott returns to first love
The Melbourne native has swapped wheelchair basketball for wheelchair tennis, and is now the No. 10 quads player in the world.

BISFed reveal new 2014 boccia world rankings
With seven months to go until the 2014 BISFed Boccia World Championships, take a look at the athletes to beat.

IPC reveals International Women’s Day award shortlist
Winner to be announced on 8 March in Sochi after record number of nominations.

Weir fired up for seventh London Marathon title
David Weir and Tatyana McFadden will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2014

Snowboard World Cup Finals to take place in La Molina
IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals head to La Molina, Spain, and will feature around 40 riders vying for position ahead of Sochi 2014.

Where does Czech goaltender Michal Vapenka stand?
At age 40, the ice sledge hockey player is eager to prove he still has what it takes to win his first Paralympic medal at Sochi 2014.

Atos to partner up with Toronto 2015
The IPC’s Worldwide Paralympic Partner will provide timing, scoring and results services at the next Parapan American Games.

UN Secretary General meets IPC President
Ban Ki-moon and Sir Philip Craven talk about the Paralympic Movement ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi.

Uzbekistan: Five facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
With a small team, Uzbekistan will compete at its first Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi after 20 years at the Winter Olympics.

Sochi 2014 unveil 3D model of para-snowboard course
First ever Paralympic snowboard-cross course is revealed, complete with 22 challenging features.

Bulgaria: 11 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The Balkan country will be celebrating its twentieth year competing at the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.

Kuala Lumpur to stage Laureus World Sports Awards
World’s premier honours event in the sporting calendar to take place on 26 March