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Adam Hall in action

New Zealand to receive free-to-air coverage of Winter Paralympic Games

Vadim Selyukin

Can the host nation’s sledge hockey team medal at Sochi 2014 in their Paralympic debut?

Michal Vapenka

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.

Sir Philip Craven shakes hands with the wife of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.

Ban Ki-moon and Sir Philip Craven talk about the Paralympic Movement ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi.

Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

The Czech Republic are still seeking their first Paralympic medal in ice sledge hockey and have all the ingredients to obtain one at Sochi 2014.

Bank Ki-moon stood behind a podium addressing the IOC session.

Speaking at the 126th IOC Session, Ban Ki-moon spoke of inspirational Paralympians.

Dominic Larocque

Take a look at the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s edgy new campaign leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Anna Schaffelhuber at the IPC Alpine World Cup in Panorama, Canada

Nominees for the award include: Alena Kaufman, Shingo Kunieda, Roman Petushkov, Markus Salcher, Anna Schaffelhuber and Mike Shea.

Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

With a new coach but an experienced lineup, can the Czech Republic medal for the first time at Sochi 2014?

Norway's ice sledge hockey team

After ups and downs due to injury, the Norwegian sledge hockey forward hopes to keep his team’s medal streak alive.

Sweden's ice sledge hockey team

The country will be represented at the Paralympic Winter Games in five sports, with strong squads in the team sports.

Morten Vaernes

Norwegian defenceman Morten Vaernes picks out the greatest sledge hockey players in history leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

'Shayba' Arena in Sochi

Find out how the Sochi 2014 Games will create a barrier-free environment, educate youth and enhance the volunteer movement in Russia.

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Norway head into Sochi 2014 with a mix of youth and veterans hoping to medal for the sixth straight Paralympics.

Morten Vaernes

Norway are looking to medal for the sixth straight time in ice sledge hockey at a Paralympic Winter Games.

South Korea's ice sledge hockey team

South Korea have had a roller-coaster ride in this Paralympic cycle, finishing in second and seventh at the last two World Championships.