PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Great Britain ice sledge hockey

IPC Ice Sledge Hockey will partner with Ottobock to provide NPCs and other organisations with sledges to help develop the sport in more countries.

Sir Philip Craven

To mark one year to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games, IPC President Sir Philip Craven has challenged Sochi 2014 not to try and emulate what happened in London six months ago, but to build on the success of the 2010 Winter Games.

A picture of a man skiing on the slopes

For Spain’s Jon Santacana and Great Britain’s Jade Etherington skiing 100km per hour visually impaired can be nerve-wracking to say the least.

A picture of the ice sledge hockey player on the field

Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.

Greg Westlake

Canada’s ice sledge hockey team will look to put their disappointing fourth-place finish at the last Paralympics behind them in Sochi.

A picture of a man beating his silver medal during a medal ceremony

Following Gerd Schoenfelder’s retirement, there’s a void for the top standing alpine skier in the lead-up to the Sochi 2014 Games.

A picture of a man with a prosthesis practising snowboard

Fernando Aranha and Andre Cintra are aiming to lead Brazil to the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time ever.

Slovakia's rise in Paralympic winter sport explained by Henrieta Farkasova and her guide

In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.

A picture of a sport arena from outside

Russian athletes’ performances, together with programmes implemented by the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, have the chance to change Russian society.

A picture of a man celebrating after crosses the finish line

After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.