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Australia announce Sochi 2014 Paralympic team
Six alpine skiers and three snowboarders are heading to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games for Australia.
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Slovenia: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The Balkan nation will compete in alpine skiing at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Europa Cup finals moved forward to Piancavallo
Races scheduled for Abtenau, Austria, will now take place in Italy from 9-10 February.
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Serbia: 12 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
London 2012 was a gold rush for Serbia, who have never won a medal at a Paralympic Winter Games
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Joint IPC Shooting and ISSF visit to Rio ‘encouraging’
Delegation in charge of visit to site of 2016 Paralympic Games leaves comfortable with progress.
Five things to know: Czech Republic's sledge hockey team
With a new coach but an experienced lineup, can the Czech Republic medal for the first time at Sochi 2014?
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Vote now for January’s Athlete of the Month
Nominees for the award include: Alena Kaufman, Shingo Kunieda, Roman Petushkov, Markus Salcher, Anna Schaffelhuber and Mike Shea.
Sochi 2014 is ready whatever the weather
Organisers have implemented a range of innovative solutions to ensure the weather does not interfere with the Games.
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Can Loyd Remi Solberg reignite Vancouver 2010 magic?
After ups and downs due to injury, the Norwegian sledge hockey forward hopes to keep his team’s medal streak alive.
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Mongolia: Five facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The Asian country’s strength will lie in cross-country skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.
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Denmark: Nine facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Denmark will be hungry to bring back the glory days of the 1990s when they drew in their winter medals.
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Brazilian post office Corrieos to play key role in Rio 2016
More than 30 million items will need to be delivered to Rio for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Joann Formosa in shock over Australia Day honour
The para-equestrian champion was one of 35 Paralympians named to the Australia Day honours list.
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Swansea 2014 launches ‘Champions’ programme
With just 200 days to go until the start of the 2014 IPC Athletics European Championships, Swansea 2014 has launched its drive to recruit 1,000 volunteers.
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SKY Perfect shares full Sochi 2014 broadcast plans
Japanese Paralympic fans will be able to see coverage of Sochi 2014 at all hours of the day on demand.
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Channel 4 to broadcast 150 hours of coverage from Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Biggest ever UK TV commitment to Winter Paralympics with 50 hours of TV coverage
![Natasha de Troyer of Belgium and guide Diego van de Voorde compete in the Women's Visually Impaired Downhill during Day 7 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics](/sites/default/files/images/140131104344691_97836534_0.jpg)
Belgium: Seven facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Having not won a medal at the Winter Paralympics since 1994, Belgium will hope to make an impact in Sochi.
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Australia start move toward World Equestrian Games
Top para-equestrian riders in the Oceania region took part in their first competition of 2014.
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Elizabeth Broad: Top 5 nutrition tips for Paralympic alpine skiers
The author of ‘Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes’ explains how Paralympic alpine skiers can get the most out of their training.
Schaffelhuber makes it 11 World Cup wins from the last 12
Vancouver bronze medallist now looks a strong contender for gold at Sochi after impressive start to 2014.