PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Sir Philip Craven arrives at Sochi 2014

Sir Philip Craven is ready to attend the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games and the first Paralympics in Russia.

Jakub Krako celebrating

Several European nations, including Austria, France, Germany and Slovakia are expected to put on strong performances in Sochi.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay - Day 1

The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay travelled through seven cities on Sunday (2 March), including St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.

A picture of the slopes from the air

The IPC Anti-Doping Committee ensured sample collection personnel are prepared to implement the anti-doping programme at the Games.

Greg Westlake

Eight teams will compete for medals at the Shayba Arena in Sochi’s Olympic Park.

Gerd Schoenfelder of Germany competes in the Men's Super G

Germany (including East and West previously) has won 439 medals at the Paralympic Winter Games more than any other country

Tatyana McFadden Nordic

Find out which 14 Sochi 2014 athletes have also competed on the international stage in summer sports.

Great Britain's Kelly Gallagher with guide Charlotte Evans

It’s time to inspire the next generation of winter Paralympians in Great Britain, and thus making the podium is more important than ever.

Sochi 2014

Those volunteering at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics have undergone extensive training and have previous experience working para-sport events.

Alessandro Daldoss

Multiple World Cup podiums for Marie Bochet and Alessandro Daldoss lead to overall points victories across all classifications, whilst many other skiers claim overall individual titles.