As digital media continues to play an important role in fan experiences, the IPC has led the way with innovative projects in 2014.

Sochi 2014

Dutch rider Bibian Mentel-Spee and the USA’s Evan Strong became the first Paralympic champions at Sochi 2014, and the sport has continued to progress.

Rio 2016

The public have until Sunday 14 December to vote for their favourite names for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic mascots.

Shooting

New Zealand’s multiple Paralympic and worlds medallist will be the voice of para-sport shooters around the world.

Wheelchair Curling

German skipper Jens Jaeger believes Germany have what it takes to win the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in 2015, after qualifying in dramatic fashion.

Powerlifting

Egyptian athlete had won gold and set a world record in April 2014.

Cross-Country Skiing

The first IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup of 2014-15 will see world and Paralympic champions begin their preparations for the 2015 Worlds.

Ghana

The latest national activity, supported by the Agitos Foundation, will feature three days of activities between 11-13 December.

Athletics

After each winning two European titles in 2014, both make the shortlist for the RTÉ Sport Sports Person of the Year.

Summer Sports

Team USA’s Elizabeth Broad, Senior Sports Dietician, details the benefits of vitamin D for an athlete