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Belgium: Seven facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Having not won a medal at the Winter Paralympics since 1994, Belgium will hope to make an impact in Sochi.
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Australia start move toward World Equestrian Games
Top para-equestrian riders in the Oceania region took part in their first competition of 2014.
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Elizabeth Broad: Top 5 nutrition tips for Paralympic alpine skiers
The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how Paralympic alpine skiers can get the most out of their training.
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Denis Colle: A tough year to retain my European No.1
Belgian’s Denis Colle is currently the best European para-snowboarder on the circuit thanks to training in the USA, but is keen to point out that the quality of his competitors is improving all the time.
Schaffelhuber makes it 11 World Cup wins from the last 12
Vancouver bronze medallist now looks a strong contender for gold at Sochi after impressive start to 2014.
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Sochi 2014 reveals names of some Paralympic Torchbearers
With less than one month to go until the start of the Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay, the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has revealed some of the names of the torchbearers.
Morten Vaernes: Top 10 sledge hockey players of all-time
Norwegian defenceman Morten Vaernes picks out the greatest sledge hockey players in history leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.
Slovakian success at alpine World Cup giant slalom
Henrietta Farkasova and Jakub Krako claim first places on the podium at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup.
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Chile: Seven facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
After claiming gold for the first time at London 2012, Chile enter Sochi 2014 on a positive note.
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World Cup wins for Rothfuss, Etherington, Salcher
Swiss and Italian skiers also ski to victory in IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France.
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IPC to stage major event in Berlin to mark 25 year anniversary
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will stage a major conference for its membership in Berlin, Germany, this October to mark its 25th anniversary and plan for the future.
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Sochi 2014 setting Russia up for post-Games legacy
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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Sweden announce 19 athletes for Sochi 2014
The country will be represented at the Paralympic Winter Games in five sports, with strong squads in the team sports.
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USA announce para-Nordic skiing Sochi 2014 nominees
A total of 16 skiers and two guides named to Sochi 2014 team, including 10-time summer Paralympic Games medallist Tatyana Mcfadden and America's first ever Olympic or Paralympic biathlon medallist, Andy Soule.
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Eindhoven set to stage 2014 Swimming Euros
Swimmers will return to the Pieter van den Hoogenband Stadium on their road to the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Austria and USA collect six alpine World Cup podiums
Downhill races see triple success for Austria and USA, as Switzerland and Germany also pick-up podiums at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Tignes, France.
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Finland to host 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championships
Find out which seven teams have already qualified for the World Championships, which will be held in Lohja, Finland.
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Five things to know: Norway's sledge hockey team
Norway head into Sochi 2014 with a mix of youth and veterans hoping to medal for the sixth straight Paralympics.
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Croatia: Seven facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
After four Paralympic Winter Games, and starved of a gold medal since Beijing 2008, Croatia will be hungry to perform well at Sochi 2014.
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Czech Republic: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Traditionally strong in skiing, the Czech Republic’s strongest medal chances are in ice sledge hockey at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games