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20-23 September

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Paralympic Torch Relay Day 1

Four more Russian cities were able to view the Paralympic Torch Relay.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic cauldron

Throughout the Paralympics, fans will be able to enjoy sponsored exhibits and hospitality houses to take in the full Sochi 2014 experience.

Sir Philip Craven arrives at Sochi 2014

Sir Philip Craven is ready to attend the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games and the first Paralympics in Russia.

Jakub Krako celebrating

Several European nations, including Austria, France, Germany and Slovakia are expected to put on strong performances in Sochi.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay - Day 1

The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay travelled through seven cities on Sunday (2 March), including St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.

A picture of the slopes from the air

The IPC Anti-Doping Committee ensured sample collection personnel are prepared to implement the anti-doping programme at the Games.

Greg Westlake

Eight teams will compete for medals at the Shayba Arena in Sochi’s Olympic Park.

Gerd Schoenfelder of Germany competes in the Men's Super G

Germany (including East and West previously) has won 439 medals at the Paralympic Winter Games more than any other country

Tatyana McFadden Nordic

Find out which 14 Sochi 2014 athletes have also competed on the international stage in summer sports.

Great Britain's Kelly Gallagher with guide Charlotte Evans

It’s time to inspire the next generation of winter Paralympians in Great Britain, and thus making the podium is more important than ever.

Sochi 2014

Those volunteering at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics have undergone extensive training and have previous experience working para-sport events.

Alessandro Daldoss

Multiple World Cup podiums for Marie Bochet and Alessandro Daldoss lead to overall points victories across all classifications, whilst many other skiers claim overall individual titles.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay - Day 1

Thirty-four people will represent the Paralympic Movement’s global governing body in the Paralympic Torch Relay.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay

Four cities in the Urals took the Paralympic Flame through their communities on Friday (1 March).

Xavi Fernandez

The small nation of Andorra will be represented at the Paralympics by their top alpine skier.

Lekomtcev Canmore 2013

Russia (including USSR and United Team) has won 176 medals at the Paralympic Winter Games, 64 gold medals, 68 silver and 44 bronze medals, the sixth most of all National Paralympic Committees

Per Kasperi

The Swedish ice sledge hockey player had a little fun picking out the five teammates he would choose to be with if he were stuck on an island.

Alessandro Daldoss of Italy competes in the Mens Slalom Visually Impaired

Nominees for the honour include: Marie Bochet, Alessandro Daldoss, Toby Kane, Walid Ktila, Alexandra Rickham and Matti Suur-Hamari.

The coastal cluster Paralympic village wit flags in front of the buildings

Villages opened their doors on Saturday to welcome 575 athletes and further 1,000 support staff.

Hannah Cockroft Stoke Mandeville

Birthplace of the Paralympic Movement hosted an international leg of the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay on Saturday.