Canada beat South Korea and the USA escaped with a win over Russia at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto.
Para dance sport
World no.1 couple Galina Rhyzkhova and Viacheslav Osipov target third and most important title of 2013 at IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships this weekend.
This month in para-sport will be highlighted by several major winter sport events, as well as the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport world Championships.
2013 IPC Athletics World Championships
Germany’s Markus Rehm jumped a distance this season that would have put him in the long jump final of the able-bodied World Championships.
Sir Philip Craven will continue his role as IPC President, though with a new Vice President and a new-look Governing Board.
Sailing
The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.
Judo
The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.
Alpine Skiing
Snowboarder Bibian Mentel talks about the different elements that led to her winning gold at the Sochi Test Event in a time that would have secured her silver in the men’s race.
Para Ice Hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.
The Agitos Foundation will work with up to 15 National Paralympic Committees in 2014 to help transfer knowledge and resources.
Athletics
IPC Athletics training will be held for coaches, officials and classifiers throughout the 2014 season.
Wheelchair Curling
With 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, the IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator previews 100 storylines to look out for, starting with No. 100.
Russia
The exercise is part of the Sochi 2014 Excellence Programme and organised by the IPC Academy.
Blind Football
Brazil’s football 5-a-side team won the Copa America in a penalty shoot-out, as Jefinho scored 12 goals in the tournament.
Australia
The Australian leader has contributed more than 12 years of service to the Paralympic Movement.
Para Ice Hockey
Canada, USA, Russia, and South Korea – all of whom have qualified for Sochi 2014 – will play a week-long tournament in Toronto.
Sochi 2014
Australia are aiming for a top-15 finish at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Sochi 2014
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.
Wheelchair Basketball
Highlights of 2013 on the commercial side of the Paralympic Movement have included Marlou van Rhijn’s Nike sponsorship and Guinness’ wheelchair basketball ad.
Wheelchair Curling
Find out what athletes had to say following the major Canadian coverage announcement to mark 100 days until Sochi 2014.