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SOLLEFTEA 2013 - Media Centre
News - Biathlon
Nordic skiing calendar for 2014-15 announced
Skiers will head to Finland, South Korea, Japan and Norway for World Cups beginning on 10 December 2015, ahead of the 2015 World Championships.
Another Grand Slam for Tatyana McFadden?
The US Paralympic champion had time to hit the beach in the Caribbean and reflect midway through her 2014 season.
Volunteer programme and video for Cable 2015 released
Preparations for the largest gathering of international athletes since Sochi 2014 continue with the launch of the volunteer programme for Cable 2015, including a video aimed at attracting recruits.
New Chief of PyeongChang 2018 begins work
Yang Ho Cho started his role on Monday 11 August.
PyeongChang 2018 appoints Cho Yang-ho as President
Cho Yang-ho, head of the PyeongChang 2018’s bid committee, named POCOG President
PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
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.
IPC publishes 2013 Annual Report
After a busy year for para-sport, the IPC has published its achievements from 2013.
President Kim steps down at PyeongChang 2018
Jin-sun Kim has resigned as President of POCOG
Sochi 2014 hero Roman Petushkov wins major award
Six-time Sochi 2014 gold medallist is the 2014 winner of the Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC Disabled Athlete Award.
Josh Sweeney and Declan Farmer win awards at The 2014 ESPYS
Duo from the gold medal winning USA ice sledge hockey team recognised together with Jamie Whitmore at prestigious awards in Los Angeles.
New Paralympic pin badges arrive in Japan
Japanese medal winners proudly show off their new pins following success at Sochi 2014.
Website and trailer for Cable 2015 released
Preparations for the biggest gathering of international athletes since Sochi 2014 continue with the launch of the competition website and promotional video.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics watched by over two billion viewers
IPC President praises Sochi’s record breaking success and legacy at the start of two day debrief into the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
McKeever has no plans to retire after continued success
Canada’s 10-time Paralympic champion Brian McKeever remains on the trails in the hunt for future glory after adding three more titles to his trophy cabinet at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games.
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
IPC launches spectacular Sochi 2014 highlights video
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.
“Gender parity at the Paralympic Games is our goal,” says Sir Philip Craven
Speaking at the 6th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, Finland, the IPC President outlined the Paralympic Movement's long term ambition.
US Paralympics Nordic Skiing national team named for 2014-15 season
Sochi 2014 medallists Oksana Masters and Tatyana McFadden both named on the team for the season ahead.
‘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.