PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

A picture of a man and woman standing

The Australian leader has contributed more than 12 years of service to the Paralympic Movement.

Canada and South Korea's ice sledge hockey's teams

Canada, USA, Russia, and South Korea – all of whom have qualified for Sochi 2014 – will play a week-long tournament in Toronto.

Mitchell Gourley Thredbo 2013

Australia are aiming for a top-15 finish at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

IPC Nordic Skiing Sochi 2014 Test Event

School lessons, flash mobs, art projects and filming are part of the celebrations in Sochi to mark 100 days to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games.

Marlou van Rhijn Nike ad

Highlights of 2013 on the commercial side of the Paralympic Movement have included Marlou van Rhijn’s Nike sponsorship and Guinness’ wheelchair basketball ad.

Brian McKeever

Find out what athletes had to say following the major Canadian coverage announcement to mark 100 days until Sochi 2014.

Sir Philip Craven at General Assembly 2013

Newly re-elected IPC President looks ahead to the next winter Paralympics and urges the Russian public to get behind the Games

David Weir

Great Britain’s David Weir, recently named Best Male athlete, is getting back into his normal training regime after taking a year off from several top competitions.

Bill Chaffey

The Australian para-triathlete won his fourth straight world title in 2013 in a field that’s getting stronger and deeper by the year.

A picture of a sport arena from inside

With just over 100 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, find out how to purchase your tickets to the big event.