NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

Anna Milenina

Here’s a compilation of some of the most inspirational or comical quotes from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher

Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.

Dennis Thiessen and Jim Armstrong

After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.

Amy Purdy

Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.

Impossible

Sochi 2014 featured a spectacular Closing Ceremony showing the world the realm of possibilities.

Sonja Gaudet

Canada, Russia and Great Britain took to the podium in the Sochi 2014 wheelchair curling competition.

Belgium enter the arena lead by flag bearer Denis Colle during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the countries marching at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony.

IPC President Sir Philip Craven with Ekaterina and Elizaveta Gulina

The IPC President honoured all the Paralympic Winter Games volunteers during the Closing Ceremony.

Nikolay Polukhin

Ukraine, Canada and Germany could prove to be the toughest tests for the Sochi 2014 host nation.

Bibian Mentel receives her Sochi gold

The world’s first ever female Paralympic snowboard gold medalist, Bibian Mentel-Spee, and inspirational Australian alpine skier Toby Kane will be presented with the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Dmitry Lisov and Andy Yohe

The ice sledge hockey final is expected to be one of the biggest draws of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

Sir Philip Craven

IPC President has also picked out his favourite moments from the Games ahead of Sunday's Closing Ceremony.