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PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Russia continue to lead alpine skiing World Cup rankings
With just two more events to go, Russian athletes Alexandra Frantseva and Alexey Bugaev lead the women's and men's rankings at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup.
IPC’s Mestre honoured on International Women’s Day
IPC Alpine Skiing’s Sylvana Mestre was presented with the ‘2013 International Women’s Day Recognition.’
Australia appoint first female Chef de Mission
Kate McLoughlin will lead an Australian team in Sochi that’s still looking for their first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal.
Vergeer leaves historic legacy for female Paralympians
Although wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer has retired, she will certainly leave a mark on Paralympic sport for years to come.
Top 10 women in Paralympic sport
In honour of International Women’s Day, here are 10 women who have had a great impact on Paralympic sport.
Ottobock launch Equipment Loaner Programme
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey will partner with Ottobock to provide NPCs and other organisations with sledges to help develop the sport in more countries.
Natalia Dannenberg: Who to follow, who to like on road to Sochi
The IPC's Digital Media Manager gives her top tips on who to follow and like on social media in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
World Cup Finals begin in challenging conditions
The 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals serve as a test event for the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014.
Sochi 2014: Who will fill Schoenfelder’s shoes?
Following Gerd Schoenfelder’s retirement, there’s a void for the top standing alpine skier in the lead-up to the Sochi 2014 Games.
Sochi 2014: How to ski at 100km per hour without sight
For Spain’s Jon Santacana and Great Britain’s Jade Etherington skiing 100km per hour visually impaired can be nerve-wracking to say the least.
Sochi 2014: Games could shift Russian perceptions
Russian athletes’ performances, together with programmes implemented by the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, have the chance to change Russian society.
Sochi 2014: Brazil hoping for Winter Games debut
Fernando Aranha and Andre Cintra are aiming to lead Brazil to the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time ever.
Sochi 2014: Slovakia surging in winter sport
In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
IPC President challenges Sochi to follow Vancouver not emulate London
To mark one year to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games, IPC President Sir Philip Craven has challenged Sochi 2014 not to try and emulate what happened in London six months ago, but to build on the success of the 2010 Winter Games.
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.
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.
Sochi 2014 Torch Relay route revealed
On Thursday (7 March), Russia celebrated one year to go until the country hosts its first Paralympic Winter Games, revealing the Paralympic Torch Relay route.
Sochi 2014: A look at the venues
Here’s a brief look at how the venues in Sochi are shaping up for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sochi 2014: Scandinavians shine in wheelchair curling
Sweden, Finland and Norway have all built up foundations for strong wheelchair curling programmes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Sochi 2014: Sweeney leads USA's military veterans
Josh Sweeney leads a group of five USA ice sledge hockey players with military ties who will try to defend their country’s Paralympic and world titles.