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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.
Sochi 2014: Games could shift Russian perceptions
Russian athletes’ performances, together with programmes implemented by the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, have the chance to change Russian society.
Sochi 2014: Russian nordic skiers expected to dominate
After winning 56 medals at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, Russia are hoping to fulfill their golden dream at the Paralympics.
Sochi 2014: Snowboarders get ready for Paralympic stage
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.
Sochi 2014: Sweeney leads USA's military veterans
Josh Sweeney leads a group of five USA ice sledge hockey players with military ties who will try to defend their country’s Paralympic and world titles.
Sochi 2014: A look at the venues
Here’s a brief look at how the venues in Sochi are shaping up for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals to be streamed live
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.
Sochi 2014 Torch Relay route revealed
On Thursday (7 March), Russia celebrated one year to go until the country hosts its first Paralympic Winter Games, revealing the Paralympic Torch Relay route.
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.
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.
Sochi 2014: Scandinavians shine in wheelchair curling
Sweden, Finland and Norway have all built up foundations for strong wheelchair curling programmes in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Sochi 2014: Paralympic winter sport’s young talent
Sweden’s Per Kasperi, USA’s Declan Farmer, France’s Marie Bochet and Russia’s Alexey Bugaev are rising stars in the lead-up to Sochi 2014.
Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.
Russia reign supreme at Nordic Worlds
Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Mikhailina Lysova each won five gold medals at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
Scott Reardon: How I got into Paralympic sport
Australian silver-medal winning sprinter Scott Reardon writes about how he started training for the Paralympics and how the future is bright.
Snowboard to debut at Sochi test event
As the newest addition to the Paralympic programme, snowboard will be the first snow sport to be tested in Sochi.
Holland Dans Spektakel set for end of March
More than 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in the IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport competition.
Colin Lynch: Benefits of a training partner
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch writes about his recent training trip to escape the cold northern winter.
Russia take home nordic relay golds
Russia won two relay golds at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.
South Africa celebrate World Wheelchair Tennis Day
Throughout the month of March, Wheelchair Tennis South Africa will roll out 12 regional camps across the 46 centres in support of World Tennis Day.