Algeria head into the event as the favourites after making it to the Paralympic quarter-finals last year in London.
Para Ice Hockey
Canada beat South Korea and the USA escaped with a win over Russia at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto.
This month in para-sport will be highlighted by several major winter sport events, as well as the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport world Championships.
Para dance sport
World no.1 couple Galina Rhyzkhova and Viacheslav Osipov target third and most important title of 2013 at IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport World Championships this weekend.
2013 IPC Athletics World Championships
Germany’s Markus Rehm jumped a distance this season that would have put him in the long jump final of the able-bodied World Championships.
Sir Philip Craven will continue his role as IPC President, though with a new Vice President and a new-look Governing Board.
Sailing
The ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne will include para-athletes in the 2.4mR and SKUD 18 classes.
Judo
The unexpected social media reaction to ESPN’s “Carry On” follow-up piece on the American judoka drew awareness to the Paralympic Movement.
Alpine Skiing
Snowboarder Bibian Mentel talks about the different elements that led to her winning gold at the Sochi Test Event in a time that would have secured her silver in the men’s race.
Para Ice Hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.
