PARA ALPINE SKIING NEWS 

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There will be 72 sets of medals contested across five sports at next year’s Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

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Reigning world champion aims to be back on the slopes just one month before Sochi, after injury strikes again in first part of the season.

Markus Salcher

My journey to Sochi 2014 started when I picked up my skis as a little two and a half year old kid on the slopes.

Markus Salcher

Mein Weg nach Sochi begann als ich als ich m it zweieinhalb zum ersten Mal auf Skiern stand.

Marie Bochet competing at the Vancouver Games

14 of the world's best skiiers have been listed as medal hopes for Sochi as the 2013/14 season progresses.

Amy Purdy 2013

One to Watch Amy Purdy will be amongst the first snowboarders making their Paralympic debut from March 7.

Evan Strong

Find out top athletes to follow on the road to Sochi 2014 and the storylines behind their achievements.

Carl Murphy

New Zealand's star para-snowboarder was named the Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year.

Sochi 2014 mittens

Support your team at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and keep your hands warm at the same time.

Danelle Umstead

The USOC have launched a new talent identification programme that aims to help them create the No. 1 Paralympic team in the world.

Russia ice sledge hockey team

The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.

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The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.

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World number one and Spanish medal hopeful for Sochi 2014 laid up until at least January.

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Sales will start on 27 September for Russia's first ever Paralympic Games.

Melissa Perrine of Australia competes in the Womens Slalom Visually Impaired

Warm overnight temperatures and lack of snowfall bring an early end to the first IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup, but organisers are encouraged by first days of the competition.

Melissa Perrine of Australia competes in the Womens Slalom Visually Impaired

Australian Skiers Melissa Perrine and Jessica Gallagher reflect on the warm conditions and racing on home soil at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup in Thredbo.

Cameron Rahles-Rahbula of Australia competes in the Mens Giant Slalom Standing

Cameron Rahles-Rahbula's victory took Australia’s gold medal tally to three for the World Cup, and the total tally to seven after Jessica Gallagher also added a silver medal in the women’s vision-impaired slalom.

Henrieta Farkasova competing in Vancouver

Day 2 of the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup sees Aussie Mitchell Gourley claiming a second gold and team mates Jessica Gallagher and Victoria Pendergast also standing on the podium.

Mitchell Gourley Thredbo 2013

Home gold for Mitchell Gourley as warmer temperatures heat the slopes at Thredbo, Australia.

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Australia breaks new ground by hosting the first IPC Alpine Skiing competition from the Australian Alps, featuring big names Mitchell Gourlay, Jon Santacana and Henrietta Farkasova.