Ice sledge hockey players use their sticks for shooting as well as to push and speed-up. At the back end, they have sharp metal picks that allow acceleration up to 21km/h.

PyeongChang 2018

Business plan and budget will come into effect as soon as they are approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Snowboard

The debut of a new format for snowboard-cross, which will feature riders racing head-to-head, has attracted all six Sochi 2014 medallists.

Iran

Week long exhibition in the Iranian Parliament showcased the recent achievements of Iranian Paralympians

Wheelchair Tennis

The event which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2015 will stage its finals in Antalya, Turkey between 25-31 May.

PyeongChang 2018

Organising Committee also announces the names of the venues that will be used in 2018 for the Winter Paralympics.

Alpine Skiing

France’s four-time Paralympic champion sends a clear message to German Sochi slalom gold medallist Andrea Rothfuss at first World Cup of 2014-15.

Table Tennis

In Dubai, UAE, Alvaro Valera and Sandra Paovic were named the male and female para-table tennis stars for 2014.

Rio 2016

In 2014, 271 Paralympic places were decided for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in 10 sports.

Wheelchair Rugby

With the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games next year, here are 10 players to keep an eye out for in wheelchair rugby.