NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

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NBC, Channel 4, EBU and Canadian broadcast partners have committed to showcasing the Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Biathlon short distance highlights - 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships Solleftea

Russian Nordic Skiers Mikhalina Lysova and Roman Petushkov showed their incredible medal potential at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in Solleftea, Sweden.

IPC Nordic Skiing Sochi 2014 Test Event

School lessons, flash mobs, art projects and filming are part of the celebrations in Sochi to mark 100 days to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Sir Philip Craven at General Assembly 2013

Newly re-elected IPC President looks ahead to the next winter Paralympics and urges the Russian public to get behind the Games

Mitchell Gourley Thredbo 2013

Australia are aiming for a top-15 finish at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Henrieta Farkasova competing in Vancouver

Returning from a broken wrist and ribs sustained at the 2013 World Championships, Slovakian skier Henrieta Farkasova aims to sweep the board in March.

IPC Honorary Board member Princess Margriet of the Netherlands meets members of the Dutch wheelchair basketball team.

IPC Honorary Board member Princess Margriet visits Dutch Paralympic athletes at Papendal.

Alana Nichols

Around 77 athletes expected to represent Team USA next March in Russia.

Adam Hall in action

Despite fielding just three athletes, New Zealand’s team for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games could bring home multiple gold medals.

A picture of a sport arena from inside

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

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.