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British winter medallists join the National Paralympic Day line-up
Jade Etherington, Caroline Powell and Charlotte Evans set to attend showcase of Paralympic sport on 30 August
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PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement
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IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.
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Marcoux brothers looking to be reunited for home Worlds
BJ Marcoux had to make the agonising decision to hand over the reins of being his brother Mac’s guide at Sochi 2014 to Robin Femy, but the pair are working towards being back together at the 2015 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
![Agitos at Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Centre](/sites/default/files/images/140305164702336_476624451_0.jpg)
IPC publishes 2013 Annual Report
After a busy year for para-sport, the IPC has published its achievements from 2013.
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President Kim steps down at PyeongChang 2018
Jin-sun Kim has resigned as President of POCOG
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US Paralympics 2014-15 alpine skiing national team nominated
US Paralympics has announced that 19 athletes have been nominated to the 2014-15 U.S. Paralympics alpine skiing national team.
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Alpine skiing experts gather to talk classification
A number of athletes, coaches, classifiers, academics and representatives of IPC Alpine Skiing met in Barcelona, Spain, to discuss the ongoing development of a sport specific classification system for alpine skiing.
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New Paralympic pin badges arrive in Japan
Japanese medal winners proudly show off their new pins following success at Sochi 2014.
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Josh Sweeney and Declan Farmer win awards at The 2014 ESPYS
Duo from the gold medal winning USA ice sledge hockey team recognised together with Jamie Whitmore at prestigious awards in Los Angeles.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics watched by over two billion viewers
IPC President praises Sochi’s record breaking success and legacy at the start of two day debrief into the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Etherington still “shocked” by Sochi impact
Great Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian still cannot believe how many people tuned in to see her and guide Caroline Powell compete at Sochi 2014, the Games through which she became not only a four-time Paralympic medallist, but also a celebrity.
![Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel](/sites/default/files/images/140314120618551_478590463_0.jpg)
Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.
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IPC launches spectacular Sochi 2014 highlights video
To mark the three month anniversary since the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a stunning online short film ”Sochi 2014 – Breaking Down Barriers” featuring many highlights from March’s event.
![Great Britain's Kelly Gallagher (right) and guide Charlotte Evans (left) celebrate winning Sochi 2014 gold in the women's Super-G](/sites/default/files/images/140614104829434_477618159_0.jpg)
Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans awarded MBEs for Sochi 2014 success
The pair were Great Britain's first ever winners of a Paralympic Winter Games gold medal and have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list.
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“Gender parity at the Paralympic Games is our goal,” says Sir Philip Craven
Speaking at the 6th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, Finland, the IPC President outlined the Paralympic Movement's long term ambition.
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Shanghai to stage 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
The 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honours event in the international sporting calendar, is to be held in Shanghai, China.
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Stuart Lieberman: Top 10 Paralympians to interview
The IPC’s Editorial Co-ordinator outlines some of the most insightful, funny and enlightening Paralympians in the world to interview.
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WADA approves plans for Code implementation and compliance reporting
Find how a revised World Anti-Doping Code for athletes will be implemented starting in 2015.
![Sylvana Mestre with IPC Development Camp graduates Marie Bochet and Jasper Balcaen](/sites/default/files/images/130226163431641_Sylvana.jpg)
Mestre’s top five alpine skiing moments
As Chair of the IPC Alpine Skiing Sport Technical Committee, Sylvana Mestre has seen many great and memorable moments since she took over the role in 2006. Before she stands down as Chair this summer, she spoke to Paralympic.org about her top five moments involved in the sport.