PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

Just five years after losing his leg in a skiing accident, Austria’s Matthias Lanzinger won a world title in the super-combined.

Sochi 2014

Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.

2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships

Roman Petushkov and Maria Iovleva started the gold rush for Russia to open the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

Powerlifting

Alexin, Russia will play host to the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships this May.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

After winning three medals at the 2013 IPC Alpine Worlds Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans want more

2013 IPC Swimming World Championships

Spanish swimmer having to swim in 25m pool after economic crisis closes local 50m pool.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

The 19-year-old French athlete added a slalom gold to her downhill and super-G world titles in La Molina, Spain.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

USA's Ralph Green is inspiring others as he competes in the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Champs

Sochi 2014

Canada's wheelchair curling team won their third world title after defeating Sweden, 4-3, in the final round.

Wheelchair Curling

China defeated USA, 6-5, to take the bronze medal at the Championships in Sochi Russia.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

Slalom rescheduled for Sunday morning starting at 9:30 CET

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

IPC's Director of Media and Communications give his view on athletes competing at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

The French athlete maintained a 100 per cent record in La Molina on Thursday with a super-G gold.

Cross-Country Skiing

The IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships will run from 25 February – 5 March in Solleftea, Sweden.

Wheelchair Curling

China will join Sweden, Canada and USA in the playoff round at the Wheelchair Curling World Championships in Sochi.

Wheelchair Curling

While Canada, Sweden and USA will move on at the Wheelchair Curling World Championships, a fourth playoff spot is still up for grabs.

Powerlifting

After winning six golds at London 2012, Nigeria’s powerlifting stars are back in action this weekend at the Fazaa International Powerlifting Championships.

Alpine Skiing

After being sidelined most of the season due to injury, standing skier Melania Corradini has returned to the slopes for the World Championships in La Molina.

2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships

Three skiers maintained 100 per cent records in La Molina on day two of competition at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.

Wheelchair Curling

The Swedish team moved up to second place in the standings with two big wins on the ice in Sochi.