PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
2013 IPC Alpine Skiing Worlds open in La Molina
One year ahead of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships promises fierce battles for the podium.
Week of fierce competition looms at Alpine Worlds
The stage is set for the most competitive IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships yet, as the first races begin in La Molina on Wednesday 20 February.
Canada lead Wheelchair Curling Worlds after Day 2
Following the first two days at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Sochi, teams from Canada, Sweden and USA remain undefeated.
USA edge Canada in sledge series
Defending Paralympic and world champions USA won two of their three games against Canada’s ice sledge hockey team.
First para-snowboard cross world cup to be held in Slovenia
As snowboarding gears up for its first ever Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, the 2013 Snowboard Cross World Cup event in Maribor, Slovenia will be an important milestone.
World Wheelchair Curling Championships to begin
The top 10 wheelchair curling teams will compete at the World Championships beginning on Saturday (16 February) in Sochi.
Canada, USA to begin sledge series
Arch rivals Canada and USA will face off in a three-game sledge series on Ontario, their last major competition before the World Championships.
Sledge Spotlight: Morten Vaernes
Despite being surrounded by several new teammates, Morten Vaernes looks to lead Norway back to the podium at the World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Flag exchange hails last official act before Worlds open
The Secretary General for Sport and IPC Alpine Skiing have exchanged Paralympic flags representing the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships with the president of FBC (the Catalan railway company), Enric Tico, and the mayor of Alp, Ramon Moliner.
