PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

IPCAS Snowboard World Cup at the Big White Ski Resort, Canada

The U.S. pair of Mike Shea and Marc Dervaes completed back-to-back wins at the IPCAS Snowboard World Cup at the Big White Ski Resort, Canada on Sunday (26 January), whilst the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel-Spee continued her unbeatable form.

Women's snowboard podium Big White

Wins for Mentel-Spee, Shea and Dervaes at penultimate World Cup meet of the season.

A picture of a man pushing a smal ball with a metal arm hooked to his head

Greece has participated at the Winter Paralympics since 2002

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.

A picture of a blind woman skiing with her guide

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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.