NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
![Oksana Masters Sochi 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140530150225837_Masters.jpg)
‘Sheer athleticism’ key to Masters’ Sochi success
America’s Oksana Masters, a para-rower, was named to the USA Nordic skiing team just months ahead of the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games and went on to win a surprise double podium.
![Two athletes embrace each other for a close-up photo.](/sites/default/files/images/140513112835560_478120475_0.jpg)
Modin loses guide as he tries to keep pace with McKeever
After two successful Paralympics, Swedish Nordic skier Zebastian Modin is on the hunt for a new guide.
![Bibian Mentel-Spee](/sites/default/files/images/130122172140085_2%2BCREDIT%2BBibian%2BMentel.jpg)
Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival
![Agitos at Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre](/sites/default/files/images/140305164702336_476624451_0.jpg)
Walsh hails Sochi 2014 a success and plans for the future
Rob Walsh, the Chairperson of the IPC Nordic Skiing Sport Technical Committee has hailed the Games as a huge success and highlighted an area that can make the PyeongChang 2018 Games even better.
![Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon snowboards down the course at Sochi 2014.](/sites/default/files/images/140424124905041_478667237_0.jpg)
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
![Russian ice sledge hockey player Dmitry Lisov takes his silver medal in stride on the ice at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.](/sites/default/files/images/140417131856080_478911201_0.jpg)
Which sledge hockey player are you most like?
We learned a lot about ice sledge hockey’s player personalities at Sochi 2014, so take a minute to reflect and find out who you are most similar to.
![Marie Bochet of France competes in theWomen's Downhill Standing during day one of Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/images/140308094311106_477211695_0.jpg)
“Performances now on a par with able-bodied skiers,” says Mestre
After eight years as the helm of IPC Alpine Skiing, Sylvana Mestre believes Sochi 2014 provided a significant breakthrough.
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Tatyana McFadden reflects on Sochi 2014 buzz
The American wheelchair racer turned cross-country skier looks back at reuniting her two families in Russia, where she won a silver medal.
IPC leaders bestowed with high honours from Russian Federation
IPC President Sir Philip Craven and IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez received the Order of Honour and Order of Friendship.
![Efthymios Kalaras](/sites/default/files/images/140325111156878_kalaras%2B1_0.jpg)
Efthymios Kalaras makes Greek history at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The alpine skier was the only representative of his country in Sochi and the first to compete in both a Summer and Winter Paralympics.
![Mac Marcoux in a close-up focussing on the slalom pole in front of him](/sites/default/files/images/140325143744546_478363117.jpg)
Alpine skiing: Five future faces
Take a look at the next crop of top alpine skiers who made their Paralympic debuts at Sochi 2014.
![Declan Farmer and Brody Roybal](/sites/default/files/images/140324144858632_478424461_0.jpg)
Ice sledge hockey: Five future faces
The Sochi 2014 Paralympics exposed five young athletes to watch over the next few years in ice sledge hockey.