PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Watch the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games LIVE

More than 300 hours of live uninterrupted coverage will be shown on the IPC’s website during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Jason Maroney built his own rifle range with a world class electronic target machine in his shed

Australian shooter is making big changes to his training set-up ahead of the 2014 World Championships, as well as adjusting to life in a new chair, which at times can lead to unexpected consequences.

Rico Roman

Will the Americans become the first ice sledge hockey team to repeat as Paralympic champions?

Melissa Perrine of Australia competes in the Womens Slalom Visually Impaired

Better known for its sunny beaches, Australia will be heading to the slopes with a strong team.

Per Starheim

Condolences sent to family and friends of Per Starheim, who was heavily involved in developing results systems for IPC Nordic Skiing.

Fernando Aranha of Brazil

Cross-country sit-skier Fernando Aranha is one of two athletes who make up the Brazilian team heading to Sochi 2014 for their Winter Paralympic Games debut.

Seung-Hwan Jung

With the PyeonChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games just four years away, expect to see a strengthened Korean team in Sochi.

Jalle Jungnell - Sweden Wheelchair Curling Team

• Sweden have participated in all previous Paralympic Winter Games since they started in 1976, Games which the Swedes hosted.

Nikolay Terentyev

Together, Nikolay Terentyev and Dmitry Lisov are a powerful one-two punch on the ice for Russia heading into Sochi 2014.

Aniek van Koot

The Netherlands’ Aniek van Koot, along with Great Britain’s Andy Lapthorne and Gordon Reid, will compete in next week’s Bolton Arena Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.