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![A man reaches out to look at Kelly Gallagher's Sochi 2014 gold medal.](/sites/default/files/images/140520092206817_487304405_0.jpg)
Gallagher, Storey a hit at latest ParalympicsGB Sports Fest
More than 2,500 people have attended a Sports Fest since the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
![Bibian Mentel-Spee](/sites/default/files/images/130122172140085_2%2BCREDIT%2BBibian%2BMentel.jpg)
Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival
![Alexey Bugaev passes a slalom pole in a race in a tilted position](/sites/default/files/images/140313200042137_478370011_1.jpg)
The future is bright for IPC Alpine Skiing
The sport of para-alpine skiing has an extremely bright future thanks to the number of youngsters competing at major international competitions and winning medals
![Marie Bochet skiing past a gate](/sites/default/files/images/140314143605374_478601587_0.jpg)
France’s Marie Bochet voted Sochi 2014’s Best Female Athlete
The 20-year-old won gold in four out of her five alpine skiing events at the Paralympic Winter Games.
![Evan Strong](/sites/default/files/images/140410113744280_478666969.jpg)
New para-snowboard discipline set to debut in 2014/2015 season
Exciting plans announced that aim to further grow the sport of para-snowboard ahead of PyeongChang2018
![Anna Schaffelhuber of Germany](/sites/default/files/images/140313104403135_477618129_0.jpg)
Vote now for Best Female Athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber, Elena Remizova, Alena Kaufman and Bibian Mentel-Spee.
![Marie Bochet of France competes in theWomen's Downhill Standing during day one of Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/images/140308094311106_477211695_0.jpg)
“Performances now on a par with able-bodied skiers,” says Mestre
After eight years as the helm of IPC Alpine Skiing, Sylvana Mestre believes Sochi 2014 provided a significant breakthrough.
![Kelly Gallagher](/sites/default/files/images/140409154211857_477778329_0.jpg)
Kelly Gallagher to support ParalympicsGB Sports Fest
Great Britain’s first-ever Paralympic winter gold medallist will have the chance to showcase her sport to the public back home.
![Brian McKeever](/sites/default/files/images/140316140110677_479050245.jpg)
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
![USA's ice sledge hockey team](/sites/default/files/images/140402114935382_478910405.jpg)
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
![A picture of a woman skiing](/sites/default/files/images/130221135219308_18271_480211015361786_121866539_n.jpg)
France’s Marie Bochet wins Laureus Award
The French star was honoured for winning five titles at last year’s IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
![Mac Marcoux in a close-up focussing on the slalom pole in front of him](/sites/default/files/images/140325143744546_478363117.jpg)
Alpine skiing: Five future faces
Take a look at the next crop of top alpine skiers who made their Paralympic debuts at Sochi 2014.
![Efthymios Kalaras](/sites/default/files/images/140325111156878_kalaras%2B1_0.jpg)
Efthymios Kalaras makes Greek history at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The alpine skier was the only representative of his country in Sochi and the first to compete in both a Summer and Winter Paralympics.
![Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher](/sites/default/files/images/140319150730445_477618203_0.jpg)
British skiers swept away by Sochi 2014 media hype
Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.
![Cecile Hernandez Ep Cervellon](/sites/default/files/images/140319123246219_478580639_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.
![Roman Petushkov](/sites/default/files/images/140318142010941_479057135_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Anna Schaffelhuber](/sites/default/files/images/140316142350568_479069151.jpg)
Anna Schaffelhuber completes quest for five golds
For the second straight Winter Paralympics, a female skier won five alpine golds.
![Bibian Mentel receives her Sochi gold](/sites/default/files/images/140315144823631_Bibian%2BMental%2BSochi.jpg)
Mentel-Spee and Kane win Whang Youn Dai award
The world’s first ever female Paralympic snowboard gold medalist, Bibian Mentel-Spee, and inspirational Australian alpine skier Toby Kane will be presented with the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Markus Salcher goes down the slope very fast, he seems to lose control](/sites/default/files/images/140308172559148_477220513.jpg)
Markus Salcher, Valerii Redkozubov to return for giant slalom
The final races for men's alpine skiers at Sochi 2014 will include the giant slalom across all classes.
![Line Damgaard](/sites/default/files/images/140315074628772_478045545_0.jpg)
Scandinavian countries come together for Sochi 2014 alpine skiing events
Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland are sharing resources to help Paralympic winter sports grow.