PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Netherlands: 11 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
With only one athlete winning all 10 Paralympic Winter Games medals to date, the Netherlands will hope to diversify at Sochi.

Mentel-Spee claims six-from-six at IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals
The Netherlands’s Bibian Mentel-Spee continued her stunning form on Tuesday (11 February) in La Molina, Spain, by claiming victory at the IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals to maintain her 100 per cent record for the season.

Poland: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The cross-country skiing power house will head to Sochi with a strong team once again.

Weir fired up for seventh London Marathon title
David Weir and Tatyana McFadden will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2014

IPC reveals International Women’s Day award shortlist
Winner to be announced on 8 March in Sochi after record number of nominations.

Five things to know: Russia's sledge hockey team
Can the host nation’s sledge hockey team medal at Sochi 2014 in their Paralympic debut?

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Known for their sitting volleyball players, Bosnia and Herzogovina will compete at their second Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.

BISFed reveal new 2014 boccia world rankings
With seven months to go until the 2014 BISFed Boccia World Championships, take a look at the athletes to beat.

Australia’s Dylan Alcott returns to first love
The Melbourne native has swapped wheelchair basketball for wheelchair tennis, and is now the No. 10 quads player in the world.

Snowboard World Cup Finals to take place in La Molina
IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals head to La Molina, Spain, and will feature around 40 riders vying for position ahead of Sochi 2014.