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Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

The Czech Republic are still seeking their first Paralympic medal in ice sledge hockey and have all the ingredients to obtain one at Sochi 2014.

Bank Ki-moon stood behind a podium addressing the IOC session.

Speaking at the 126th IOC Session, Ban Ki-moon spoke of inspirational Paralympians.

Dominic Larocque

Take a look at the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s edgy new campaign leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Anna Schaffelhuber at the IPC Alpine World Cup in Panorama, Canada

Nominees for the award include: Alena Kaufman, Shingo Kunieda, Roman Petushkov, Markus Salcher, Anna Schaffelhuber and Mike Shea.

Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

With a new coach but an experienced lineup, can the Czech Republic medal for the first time at Sochi 2014?

Norway's ice sledge hockey team

After ups and downs due to injury, the Norwegian sledge hockey forward hopes to keep his team’s medal streak alive.

Sweden's ice sledge hockey team

The country will be represented at the Paralympic Winter Games in five sports, with strong squads in the team sports.

Morten Vaernes

Norwegian defenceman Morten Vaernes picks out the greatest sledge hockey players in history leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

'Shayba' Arena in Sochi

Find out how the Sochi 2014 Games will create a barrier-free environment, educate youth and enhance the volunteer movement in Russia.

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Norway head into Sochi 2014 with a mix of youth and veterans hoping to medal for the sixth straight Paralympics.

Morten Vaernes

Norway are looking to medal for the sixth straight time in ice sledge hockey at a Paralympic Winter Games.

South Korea's ice sledge hockey team

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

Man-Gyun Yu

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

Nearly 25,000 volunteers are expected to help out with the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Seung-Hwan Jung

Can an older, wiser South Korean ice sledge hockey team rise to the occasion in Sochi and become a top team before hosting the 2018 Paralympics?

Florian Planker

How is Italy’s star sledge hockey player trying to solidify himself as one of the top-scoring forwards in the world?

Canada's ice sledge hockey team

Along with veteran forwards Greg Westlake and Brad Bowden, a load of youngsters hopes to lead the defending world champions to Paralympic gold.

Italy's ice sledge hockey team

Can three veteran forwards and an up-and-coming defenceman lead Italy’s sledge hockey team to their first Paralympic semi-finals?

Russia vs. Norway ice sledge hockey

Russia beat Norway and the Czech Republic defeated Sweden on the second day of the International Sledge Hockey Tournament.

Greg Leperdi

With Italy broadcasting the Sochi 2014 Paralympics and players reaching out to the sport’s newcomers, the Italian forward thinks it will catch on more after the Games.