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![Dmitry Lisov and Andy Yohe](/sites/default/files/images/140314171810635_477816079_0.jpg)
Tensions high for Russia-USA gold-medal game
The ice sledge hockey final is expected to be one of the biggest draws of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.
![Roman Petushkov, Vladislav Lekomtcev, Grigory Murygin and Rushan Minnegulov](/sites/default/files/images/140315112203585_478821703_0.jpg)
Roman Petushkov wins sixth gold as Russia sweep relays
Russia won both the mixed and open relay cross-country skiing events at Sochi 2014.
![Brody Roybal and Alexey Amosov](/sites/default/files/images/140315085257565_Brody_0.jpg)
10 storylines for Russia-USA gold-medal game
The host nation will take on the reigning gold medallists in their Paralympic debut in ice sledge hockey.
![Tomas Kvoch](/sites/default/files/images/140314185812446_478166599_0.jpg)
Czech Republic clinch fifth place in ice sledge hockey
The Czechs beat the Italians for fifth place and the South Koreans defeated the Swedes for seventh at Sochi 2014.
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What to watch: Day 7 at Sochi 2014
The sixth day of action includes Bibian Mentel-Spee, Evan Strong and Roman Petushkov.
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NBC to now air Russia-USA sledge hockey final live
The Americans will try to defend their Paralympic title against the host nation on Saturday (15 March).
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Paralympic Closing Ceremony to show the impossible is possible
Sochi 2014 will come to a close on Sunday evening with spectacular Closing Ceremony.
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Snowboard set for Paralympic debut
The American and Dutch riders head into the event as the ones to beat.
Sochi 2014: Men’s giant slalom schedule changes
The penultimate day of competition will see slight changes to the start and end times of the two giant slalom runs.
![Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel](/sites/default/files/images/140314120618551_478590463_0.jpg)
Evan Strong leads American sweep in men's snowboard
Evan Strong and Bibian Mentel-Spee claimed the first-ever Paralympic golds in snowboard.
![Zdenek Krupicka](/sites/default/files/images/140313212232055_478173367_0.jpg)
Italy to battle Czech Republic for fifth place
South Korea and Sweden will play each other for seventh place in the ice sledge hockey tournament.
![Agitos at Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre](/sites/default/files/images/140305164702336_476624451_0.jpg)
IPC statement on women's 12.5km biathlon standing
The International Paralympic Committe has issued a statement about the women's 12.5km biathlon standing race from Friday (14 March).
![Marie Bochet skiing past a gate](/sites/default/files/images/140314143605374_478601587_0.jpg)
Marie Bochet bags her third alpine skiing gold
France and Russia fared well in the super-combined races at Sochi 2014.
![Jalle Jungnell of Sweden](/sites/default/files/images/140310094119058_477251563_0.jpg)
Jalle Jungnell compares designing wheelchairs to Formula 1
In addition to being a Paralympic wheelchair curler, the Swede is the owner of a wheelchair manufacturing company.
![Agitos Paralympic Flame Sochi 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140308151246004_Agitos%2BSochi%2B2014_0.jpg)
Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award nominees for Sochi 2014 announced
Three male and three female athletes nominated for the eighth edition of the award which will be presented at the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.
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Marie Bochet looks to get back on track in super-combined
The super-G portion of the women's super-combined races across all classes will take place on Day 7 at Sochi 2014.
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Roman Petushkov racks up fifth gold in Sochi
Russia and Ukraine dominated the long-distance biathlon events on Day 7 of the Games.
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Volunteers integral to Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Thousands of Sochi 2014 volunteers have been based across all venues and villages.
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USA beat top-seeded Canada, advance to play Russia for gold
The defending Paralympic champions will now take on the host nation for ice sledge hockey gold in Sochi.
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Snowboard competition time changes at Sochi
Races will now start at 9:30 (MSK) and finish at 12:50.