NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Amy Purdy on Sochi, Bibian Mentel and making history
One to Watch Amy Purdy will be amongst the first snowboarders making their Paralympic debut from March 7.

Carl Murphy scoops major national award
New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Sochi 2014 mittens feature Agitos, national flags
Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.

Jon Santacana out injured just months before Sochi
World number one and Spanish medal hopeful for Sochi 2014 laid up until at least January.

Gold for Australia at IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup
Home gold for Mitchell Gourley as warmer temperatures heat the slopes at Thredbo, Australia.
Ski season continues at a pace in Thredbo
Australia breaks new ground by hosting the first IPC Alpine Skiing competition from the Australian Alps, featuring big names Mitchell Gourlay, Jon Santacana and Henrietta Farkasova.

Stoke Mandeville to be part of all future Paralympic Games Torch Relays
Agitos symbol also unvelied on day of celebrations of one year on from London 2012.

Latest world cup success for New Zealand
Home racers Corey Peters and Adam Hall amongst medallists at Mount Hutt.

After rowing world champs, Sochi may beckon for Masters
Oksana Masters and team mate Rob Jones compete in the 2013 World Rowing Championships this week as Masters eyes a nordic skiing debut at Sochi 2014.

Four Nations tournament to launch in Sochi
Sochi to welcome 67 ice sledge hockey players from four countries for test event tournament - Russia, Canada, the Czech Republic and Norway.

How can Paralympians get noticed?
Prior to Sochi 2014, Canada’s ice sledge hockey players are trying to be pioneers in a world where Paralympians are struggling to attract corporate sponsors.

Will summer star Tatyana McFadden be in Sochi?
The wheelchair racing champion is vying for one of the spots on USA’s limited nordic skiing roster for Sochi 2014.