NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
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World champions maintain biathlon form in Sochi
The Russian duo of Mikhalina Lysvoa and Nikolay Polukhin won gold in biathlon's short-distance event at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup.
Chefs de Mission arrive in Sochi for pre-Games seminar
Representatives from 36 countries in Sochi to learn more ahead of 2014 Winter Paralympics
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Russia win big on first day of Nordic World Cup Finals
Host nation of Sochi 2014 win nine out of 18 medals available in cross-country sprint events
Sochi 2014 to produce record number of medals
The Sochi 2014 Games medals will be produced by Russian jewellery company ADAMAS.
IPC opens media accreditation for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Interested non-rights holding broadcasters can apply online via www.paralympic.org/events.
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Sochi 2014 launches volunteer programme in Russia
More than 25,000 volunteers are being trained in Sochi to help out at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Australia appoint first female Chef de Mission
Kate McLoughlin will lead an Australian team in Sochi that’s still looking for their first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal.
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Sochi 2014: Slovakia surging in winter sport
In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
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Sochi 2014: Dual-sport athletes have high hopes
Several athletes, such as USA’s Alana Nichols and Germany’s Andrea Eskau, will compete at Sochi 2014 after having taken part in London 2012.
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Sir Philip Craven: One Year to Go until Sochi 2014
For the One Year to Go until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the IPC President Sir Philip Craven shares his view on the event.