PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sochi 2014

Greece has participated at the Winter Paralympics since 2002

Sochi 2014

Sochi 2014 hosts claims 14 out of 18 possible podium positions in Oberried, Germany.

Sochi 2014

Turkey will make their Paralympic debut at Sochi 2014, having participated at the Summer Games since 1992.

Wheelchair Tennis

Japan’s Shingo Kunieda picked up his seventh Australian Open crown, as Germany’s Sabine Ellerbrock and the USA’s David Wagner also won titles.

Sochi 2014

At its third Paralympic Winter Games, Mexico will continue its efforts in alpine skiing.

Alpine Skiing

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Sailing

The first major sailing event of 2014 will feature Paralympic gold medallists and world champions.

Biathlon

Home skiers Andrea Eskau and Vivian Hosch won short-distance biathlon podium places at the first day of races in Oberried.

Rio 2016

With 65 Olympic and Paralympic sports being contested, find out how much money Rio 2016 are devoting to hosting the Games.

Sochi 2014

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Para Ice Hockey

South Korea have had a roller-coaster ride in this Paralympic cycle, finishing in second and seventh at the last two World Championships.

Sochi 2014

The wheelchair rugby player is surviving America’s cold winter weather by taking after winter Ones to Watch athletes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.

Sochi 2014

Competitions begin with short distance races under cover of darkness in Oberried, Germany.

Wheelchair Tennis

In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

Sochi 2014

Yet to medal in Sochi, the nation known for its swimming stars, will hope to make its mark on the snow.

Rio 2016

Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.

Powerlifting

Paralympic champion Amalia Perez’s 2013 season was dominated by an injury she has been carrying since 2011, but has still managed to qualify for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Sochi 2014

The South Korean goaltender is hoping to help his team capture their first ice sledge hockey medal at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Sochi 2014

World multi-medallists, injured serviceman and three teenagers amongst skiers selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Sochi 2014

With the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games fast approaching, athletes and teams can use Facebook to share their stories and build a fan base.