Fernando Aranha and Andre Cintra are aiming to lead Brazil to the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time ever.
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.
Sochi 2014
Russian athletes’ performances, together with programmes implemented by the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, have the chance to change Russian society.
Sochi 2014
After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.
Sochi 2014
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.
Para Ice Hockey
Josh Sweeney leads a group of five USA ice sledge hockey players with military ties who will try to defend their country’s Paralympic and world titles.
Alpine Skiing
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.
Sochi 2014
Here’s a brief look at how the venues in Sochi are shaping up for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
On Thursday (7 March), Russia celebrated one year to go until the country hosts its first Paralympic Winter Games, revealing the Paralympic Torch Relay route.
Sochi 2014
Several athletes, such as USA’s Alana Nichols and Germany’s Andrea Eskau, will compete at Sochi 2014 after having taken part in London 2012.