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Four sledge hockey player on the ice, posing for a camera with their gold medals

The decision by one of the US’s biggest broadcasters to show the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games ice sledge hockey final between Russia and USA marked a watershed moment in the history of the Paralympic Movement.

Cho Yang-ho new POCOG President

Yang Ho Cho started his role on Monday 11 August.

Cho Yang-ho new POCOG President

Cho Yang-ho, head of the PyeongChang 2018’s bid committee, named POCOG President

Ice Sledge Hockey - Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games

Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.

A man waves the Paralympic flag on stage

Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement

Anti-Doping London image

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.

4 hockey players in sledges chat

Team USA for the 2014-15 season features 17 players, include 11 Sochi 2014 gold medallists.

Agitos at  Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre

After a busy year for para-sport, the IPC has published its achievements from 2013.

A man waves the Paralympic flag on stage

Jin-sun Kim has resigned as President of POCOG

People in suits with construction helmets stand behind a banner in front of a construction area

The Gangneung Coastal Cluster will host ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

Declan Farmer

Duo from the gold medal winning USA ice sledge hockey team recognised together with Jamie Whitmore at prestigious awards in Los Angeles.

Taylor Lipsett

After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.

Sir Philip welcoming the participants of the Sochi 2014 debrief.

IPC President praises Sochi’s record breaking success and legacy at the start of two day debrief into the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

An ice sledge hockey player skates up to his teammate to celebrate.

Sweeney, ice sledge hockey gold medallist from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, will be honoured for his service to the military.

Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel

The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.

Breaking down barriers - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

To mark the three month anniversary since the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a stunning online short film ”Sochi 2014 – Breaking Down Barriers” featuring many highlights from March’s event.