PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sochi 2014

The alpine skier was the only representative of his country in Sochi and the first to compete in both a Summer and Winter Paralympics.

Shooting

More than 100 competitors from over 20 countries begin the 2014 calendar at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium, ahead of the 2014 IPC Shooting World Championships in Suhl, Germany.

During Sochi 2014, 30 leading winter sport athletes recorded behind-the-scenes video blogs.

Powerlifting

Leading up to the IPC Powerlifting World Championships, the British lifter highlights five of his favourite Paralympians.

Sochi 2014

The Sochi 2014 Paralympics exposed five young athletes to watch over the next few years in ice sledge hockey.

Wheelchair Basketball

Sixteen teams from around the world will play in wheelchair basketball’s biggest event this July.

United Arab Emirates

The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how para-powerlifters can get the most out of their nutrition.

Swimming

Potential organisers have until 31 August to bid to host two of the biggest competitions in the para-sport calendar which will take place in the two years after Rio 2016.

Wheelchair Basketball

Twelve teams will compete in the World Championships in Toronto, as host nation Canada look to make the podium for the seventh time.

Sochi 2014

Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Ottobock carried out 260 repairs for 138 athletes and 41 officials during the Sochi 2014 Games.

All seven individuals played vital roles in delivering the greatest Paralympic Winter Games ever in Sochi.

Sochi 2014

Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.

Sochi 2014

After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.

Wheelchair Curling

Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.

Sochi 2014

Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.

Wheelchair Curling

Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Athletics

Jean-Paul Compaore tested positive for eEPO at IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

Read the entirety of the IPC President's Closing Ceremony speech from Sochi 2014.

Alpine Skiing

For the second straight Winter Paralympics, a female skier won five alpine golds.