NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
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Paralympic Flame Ceremony lights up Sochi
The Paralympic Torch Relay has made its way to the mountains in Sochi and was celebrated on Rosa Khutor’s live site stage.
Todd Nicholson: Welcome to Sochi 2014
The Chairperson of the IPC Athletes' Council would like to take a moment to welcome all of the athletes to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Torch Relay arrives to Volga Federal District
Four more Russian cities were able to view the Paralympic Torch Relay.
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Germany: 7 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Germany (including East and West previously) has won 439 medals at the Paralympic Winter Games more than any other country
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Rob Richardson: Can Brits pick up first winter Paralympic gold?
It’s time to inspire the next generation of winter Paralympians in Great Britain, and thus making the podium is more important than ever.
Anti-doping personnel transition from Olympics to Paralympics
The IPC Anti-Doping Committee ensured sample collection personnel are prepared to implement the anti-doping programme at the Games.
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8,000 Sochi 2014 volunteers ready to go
Those volunteering at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics have undergone extensive training and have previous experience working para-sport events.
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Sochi 2014 Torch arrives in northwest Russia
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay travelled through seven cities on Sunday (2 March), including St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.
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Per Kasperi: If I were stuck on an island …
The Swedish ice sledge hockey player had a little fun picking out the five teammates he would choose to be with if he were stuck on an island.
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Russia: 11 facts on the Sochi Paralympics
Russia (including USSR and United Team) has won 176 medals at the Paralympic Winter Games, 64 gold medals, 68 silver and 44 bronze medals, the sixth most of all National Paralympic Committees
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Sochi 2014 gets a new Paralympic look
The Agitos, the Paralympic Symbol is being installed at various venues in Sochi ahead of the Winter Paralympics.
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First ever Heritage Flame lit at Stoke Mandeville in historic moment
Birthplace of the Paralympic Movement hosted an international leg of the Sochi 2014 Torch Relay on Saturday.