PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Suur-Hamari wins final race at IPCAS Snowboard World Cup
The USA’s Mike Shea and the Netherlands’ Bibian Mentel-Spee ran away with the overall IPCAS Snowboard World Cup season titles.
Bruegger, Pyfl to lead Swiss Sochi 2014 delegation
Switzerland will send eight alpine skiers to Sochi 2014, including top men’s standing skiers Michael Bruegger and Thomas Pfyl.
Canadian Nordic team headlined by McKeever and Bourgonje
Canada are confident that team of 11 athletes and three guides heading to Sochi is one of the "most talented yet."
8 for 8: Russia preview
Can Russia’s ice sledge hockey team please the home fans at Sochi 2014 by medalling in their Paralympic debut?
Poland: 10 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
The cross-country skiing power house will head to Sochi with a strong team once again.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics broadcast rights in New Zealand awarded to Attitude Pictures
New Zealand to receive free-to-air coverage of Winter Paralympic Games
Alexandra Rickham returns to Miami for gold
The first ISAF Sailing World Cup of 2014 was dominated by the British favourites.
France to send 14 athletes to Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Alpine skiers Marie Bochet and Vincent Gauthier-Manuel are expected to headline France’s Sochi 2014 team.
Mentel-Spee claims six-from-six at IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals
The Netherlands’s Bibian Mentel-Spee continued her stunning form on Tuesday (11 February) in La Molina, Spain, by claiming victory at the IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals to maintain her 100 per cent record for the season.
Netherlands: 11 facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
With only one athlete winning all 10 Paralympic Winter Games medals to date, the Netherlands will hope to diversify at Sochi.
NPC Cape Verde opens first headquarters
Fifteen years after joining the Paralympic Movement, NPC Cape Verde now has an office to call home.
Australia’s Dylan Alcott returns to first love
The Melbourne native has swapped wheelchair basketball for wheelchair tennis, and is now the No. 10 quads player in the world.
IPC reveals International Women’s Day award shortlist
Winner to be announced on 8 March in Sochi after record number of nominations.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Eight facts on the Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Known for their sitting volleyball players, Bosnia and Herzogovina will compete at their second Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.
BISFed reveal new 2014 boccia world rankings
With seven months to go until the 2014 BISFed Boccia World Championships, take a look at the athletes to beat.
Five things to know: Russia's sledge hockey team
Can the host nation’s sledge hockey team medal at Sochi 2014 in their Paralympic debut?
Weir fired up for seventh London Marathon title
David Weir and Tatyana McFadden will return to the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2014
Where does Czech goaltender Michal Vapenka stand?
At age 40, the ice sledge hockey player is eager to prove he still has what it takes to win his first Paralympic medal at Sochi 2014.
Snowboard World Cup Finals to take place in La Molina
IPCAS Snowboard World Cup Finals head to La Molina, Spain, and will feature around 40 riders vying for position ahead of Sochi 2014.
Atos to partner up with Toronto 2015
The IPC’s Worldwide Paralympic Partner will provide timing, scoring and results services at the next Parapan American Games.