PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Biathlon World Cup finals to begin with night race
Competitions begin with short distance races under cover of darkness in Oberried, Germany.

Great Britain announce Sochi 2014 alpine team
World multi-medallists, injured serviceman and three teenagers amongst skiers selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Sochi 2014

Lapthorne, Wagner win Australian Open quad doubles title
In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

Iceland: Six facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Yet to medal in Sochi, the nation known for its swimming stars, will hope to make its mark on the snow.

IPC publishes Rio 2016 Qualification Guide
Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.

Russia's wheelchair fencers off to winning start in 2014
With the absence of the Chinese delegation at the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Malchow, the Russians stepped in as the heavyweights.

National Paralympic Day included on Iranian annual calendar
After several successful editions, 16 October now named as the National Paralympic Day in Iranian Calendar.

Australia’s new campaign aims to fund Paralympians
Kurt Fearnley, Chris Bond and Victoria Pendergast are among those fronting Australia’s new Paralympic Games ‘Believe’ campaign.

Six new sports and three disciplines apply for Tokyo 2020 inclusion
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed that six new sports and three disciplines have applied to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Website for 2014 shooting worlds goes live
IPC Shooting launches website as the place to go for information, news and updates about the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships which take place in July in Suhl, Germany.

Top 16 tips for athletes to get to grips with Facebook
With the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games fast approaching, athletes and teams can use Facebook to share their stories and build a fan base.

Kunieda, Houdet survive early Australian Open scares
The world’s top two players, Shingo Kunieda and Stephane Houdet, advanced to the semi-finals after tough first-round matches.

Craig Spence: Tokyo 2020 will be the best ever – fact!
Find out why the IPC's Director of Media and Communications is so much looking forward to 2020.

Slovenian Snowboard Cups cancelled due to lack of snow
IPCAS Snowboard Europa and World Cups due to take place in Maribor, Slovenia, have been called off.

Nadiia and Ivan Sivak win Athlete of the Month for December
Ukraine’s husband and wife team continue their success following a double world title at the 2013 IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships.

Marie Bochet sweeps board at alpine World Cup
Five-time world champion cannot be beaten at Copper Mountain resort, winning the second giant slalom event on the last day of competition and completing a clean-sweep.

Houdet-Reid matchup highlights Australian Open draw
Shingo Kunieda is unbeaten at the Australian Open since 2007, but up-and-coming Gordon Reid is poised for an upset on the big stage.

China: 11 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The summer Games powerhouse has yet to make the podium at a Winter Paralympics, but with strong performances in wheelchair curling, China will hope to make its mark in Sochi.

Canada name alpine skiers heading to Sochi
Mix of youth and experience aiming to finish in the top three nations at the Paralympic Winter Games in from 7 March.

Vladimir Putin meets with Sochi 2014 volunteers
Nearly 25,000 volunteers are expected to help out with the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.