PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Russia ice sledge hockey team

The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.

Allianz Para Sport Infographics on Wheelchair Basketball explains the sport including its classification points system, rules and an athlete's quote by Australian athlete Bridie Kean.

Athletes, National Paralympic Committees and International Federations, officials, classifiers, researchers and anyone with an interest in classification are encouraged to give their views.

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

Here’s an overview of noteworthy changes to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sport.

Great Britain’s Ricky Balshaw

After smashing his ribs, bruising his kidney and dislocating his knee, Ricky Balshaw is ready to turn the page and start his road to Rio 2016.

IPC Athletes' Council May 2013

National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) have until 3 December to nominate a candidate to represent their athlete voice in the Movement.

Paralympic Movement in Asia

This partnership will ensure major para-sport events in Asia receive television coverage, including the 2014 Incheon Para-Games.

Wheelchair fencing

Estonia, Libya and Haiti will join IWAS, while wheelchair fencer Radoslaw Stanczuk received one of the organisation’s most prestigious awards.

Kevin Rempel

Canadian Paralympic Committee launches fund to support children who are financially disadvantaged and living with a disability to take part in sport.

Natalie Blake powerlifting

Five athletes who could be future medal hopes at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai and at Rio 2016.

Sarah Storey

British Cycling will hold talent assessment days in October to find the next crop of the nation’s top female para-cyclists.