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WHEELCHAIR CURLING NEWS

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Sochi 2014

Representatives from 36 countries in Sochi to learn more ahead of 2014 Winter Paralympics

IPC and RUSADA anti-doping outreach booth
Cross-Country Skiing

Outreach booth for athletes in Sochi, Russia proves huge success

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Sochi 2014

Sweden, Finland and Norway have all built up foundations for strong wheelchair curling programmes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.

Slovakia's rise in Paralympic winter sport explained by Henrieta Farkasova and her guide
Sochi 2014

In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.

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PyeongChang 2018

Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.

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Alpine Skiing

Five winter sport athletes and teams are in the running for IPC Athlete of the Month.

Wheelchair Curling World Championships
Sochi 2014

Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.

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Wheelchair Curling

China defeated USA, 6-5, to take the bronze medal at the Championships in Sochi Russia.

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Sochi 2014

Canada's wheelchair curling team won their third world title after defeating Sweden, 4-3, in the final round.

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Wheelchair Curling

China will join Sweden, Canada and USA in the playoff round at the Wheelchair Curling World Championships in Sochi.

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Wheelchair Curling

While Canada, Sweden and USA will move on at the Wheelchair Curling World Championships, a fourth playoff spot is still up for grabs.

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Wheelchair Curling

The Swedish team moved up to second place in the standings with two big wins on the ice in Sochi.

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Wheelchair Curling

After three days of competition in Sochi at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships, Canada, USA and Scotland lead the pack.

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Wheelchair Curling

Following the first two days at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Sochi, teams from Canada, Sweden and USA remain undefeated.

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Wheelchair Curling

The top 10 wheelchair curling teams will compete at the World Championships beginning on Saturday (16 February) in Sochi.

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Vancouver 2010

Scotland skip Aileen Neilson will try to lead her team to a podium finish at the upcoming World Wheelchair Curling Championships.

Russia wheelchair curling
Wheelchair Curling

Russia will try to defend their title at next week’s World Wheelchair Curling Championships on their home ice in Sochi.

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Sochi 2014

Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.

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Para Ice Hockey

Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.

Ozzie Sawicki
Sochi 2014

Accomplished coach and sport leader Ozzie Sawicki will be Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Sochi 2014 Games.