PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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.

A picture of a blind woman skiing with her guide

Media can register for accreditation via the Local Organising Committee.

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.

Chuck Aoki

The wheelchair rugby player is surviving America’s cold winter weather by taking after winter Ones to Watch athletes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.

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Competitions begin with short distance races under cover of darkness in Oberried, Germany.

Jon Margeir Sverrisson Iceland

Yet to medal in Sochi, the nation known for its swimming stars, will hope to make its mark on the snow.

David Wagner and Andy Lapthorne

In the singles events, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Yui Kamiji advanced to their first Grand Slam finals.

A view onto the Rio 2016 venues

Find out how athletes can qualify for one of the 22 sports that will be contested at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and where to find the latest news and information.