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4-7 September

PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony
Sochi 2014

The Paralympic Torch Relay has made its way to the mountains in Sochi and was celebrated on Rosa Khutor’s live site stage.

IPC Athletes' Council May 2013
Sochi 2014

The Chairperson of the IPC Athletes' Council would like to take a moment to welcome all of the athletes to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Russia's Roman Petushkov takes lead over teammate Irek Zaripov
Cross-Country Skiing

Host nation Russia are expected to dominate the Nordic skiing events at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

A picture of a man and a woman in wheelchairs
Sochi 2014

Markuu Karjalainen and his wife Sari will compete for Finland in Sochi as husband and wife after meeting in 2008 through wheelchair curling.

A picture of the venue with the ski tracks
Sochi 2014

The American wheelchair rugby star shares what you can expect to hear at the upcoming Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Agitos at Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre
Sochi 2014

More broadcasters covering the Winter Paralympics than ever before should help beat previous record of 1.6 billion set in Vancouver.

'Shayba' Arena in Sochi
Sochi 2014

A mobile-optimised version of Paralympic.org has also been launched ahead of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Jessica Long
Ice Sledge Racing

NBC have announced their commentators for the Paralympics, which includes four Paralympians and several veteran announcers.

Paralympic Torch Relay Day 1
Sochi 2014

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
Cross-Country Skiing

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

Jakub Krako celebrating
Alpine Skiing

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
Sochi 2014

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
Sochi 2014

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

Greg Westlake
Para Ice Hockey

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
Sochi 2014

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

Tatyana McFadden Nordic
Cross-Country Skiing

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
Sochi 2014

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
Sochi 2014

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

Alessandro Daldoss
Alpine Skiing

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.