PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a man celebrating after crosses the finish line

Sochi 2014 hosts claims 14 out of 18 possible podium positions in Oberried, Germany.

Erik Bayindirli - Snow Bloggers - 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

Turkey will make their Paralympic debut at Sochi 2014, having participated at the Summer Games since 1992.

Shingo Kunieda

Japan’s Shingo Kunieda picked up his seventh Australian Open crown, as Germany’s Sabine Ellerbrock and the USA’s David Wagner also won titles.

Arly Velasquez

At its third Paralympic Winter Games, Mexico will continue its efforts in alpine skiing.

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Germany's Vivian Hosch

Home skiers Andrea Eskau and Vivian Hosch won short-distance biathlon podium places at the first day of races in Oberried.

ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami

The first major sailing event of 2014 will feature Paralympic gold medallists and world champions.

Carlos Nuzman

With 65 Olympic and Paralympic sports being contested, find out how much money Rio 2016 are devoting to hosting the Games.

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South Korea's ice sledge hockey team

South Korea have had a roller-coaster ride in this Paralympic cycle, finishing in second and seventh at the last two World Championships.