NEWS FROM THE SOCHI 2014 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
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Briscoe named ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014
BPA Performance Director Penny Briscoe will lead the British team into the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Media accreditation opens for IPC Alpine and IPC Nordic skiing World Championships
Media can register for accreditation via the media accreditation page for the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships and Nordic Skiing World Championships.
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Sochi 2014 unveils Paralympic Torch
The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee revealed the sky-blue Paralympic Torch, of which more than 1,000 editions will be produced.
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Sir Philip Craven: IPC President's New Year's message
IPC President reflects on 2012 and looks ahead to 2013
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“We must build on the Paralympic Movement’s most successful year,” says IPC President
In New Year's message to members Sir Philip Craven relfects on 2012 and looks ahead to 2013
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IPC Ice Sledge Hockey calls for bids for 2013 Paralympic Qualification Tournament
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has announced bidding for the 2013 Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament
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IPC holds Sochi 2014 Project Review in Moscow
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) completed an end of year Project Review meeting with the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee in Moscow, Russia on Friday (14 December).
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Sochi 2014 announces volunteer application deadline
The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has set 1 March 2013 as the closing date for volunteer applications.
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Sochi’s Accessibility Map project wins Runet Award
The Sochi 2014 organising committee’s online Accessibility Map was awarded for its advancement in technology and social purpose.
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No. 42: Snowboarding added to winter Paralympic programme
The No. 42 moment in Paralympic Sport in 2012 was when snowboarding was added to the Paralympic programme for Sochi 2014.
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Sochi 2014 holds World Press Briefing
The Sochi 2014 organising committee invited the world’s press and media representatives to Russia this week for a brief orientation.