NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Adam Hall

New Zealand’s Paralympic champion and Team GB’s Heather Mills among stars set to shine at Audi quattro Winter Games NZ 2013.

Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team

Ahead of the Sochi 2014 Test Event, the Czech Republic’s ice sledge hockey team realise the next Paralympics could be their last together as a core group.

Danelle Umstead

Some visually impaired skiers use members of their family as guides, but how does it work in practice to have someone so close hurtling down the slopes with you?

A picture of the venue with the ski tracks

Sylvana Mestre, chairperson of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, looks ahead to the 2013/14 season and the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.

Carl Murphy

Carl Murphy speaks about raised standards of riding ahead of Sochi 2014.

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Brazil are working to form further opportunities for athletes with an impairment in their country, including opportunities for them to participate in winter sports.

Evan Strong snowboarding

National champions announced as nominees ahead of 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi

Ray of Light and Snowflake

"Our Sochi 2014 Champion" Aleksandr Alyabiev takes part in "Bench of Peace" art project

Ottobock service team

Three Brits part of 30-strong team of orthopaedic technicians assisting athletes competing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

A picture of a venue from the air

Venue will stage Paralympic biathlon and cross country events in 2014

Sochi 2014 Chefs de Mission Seminar

The IPC President and Russian Prime Minister agreed on the importance of the next Paralympic Winter Games.

A picture of a venue from the air

Last day of competition from Sochi, Russia will be biathlon long