PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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IPC praises Ottobock’s work at Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Ottobock carried out 260 repairs for 138 athletes and 41 officials during the Sochi 2014 Games.
![2014 Paralympic Order recipients](/sites/default/files/images/140320091840040_SOC_140317_110244_MH_7919_0.jpg)
Paralympic Order presented to seven individuals
All seven individuals played vital roles in delivering the greatest Paralympic Winter Games ever in Sochi.
![Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher](/sites/default/files/images/140319150730445_477618203_0.jpg)
British skiers swept away by Sochi 2014 media hype
Jade Etherington and Kelly Gallagher made history for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics, but they never expected to get as much attention as they have.
![Dennis Thiessen and Jim Armstrong](/sites/default/files/images/140319094950060_478858525_0.jpg)
Canada receive unexpected reaction for wheelchair curling gold
After winning their third straight Paralympic gold, the Canadians talked about how supportive the host nation’s fans were.
![Cecile Hernandez Ep Cervellon](/sites/default/files/images/140319123246219_478580639_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.
![Amy Purdy](/sites/default/files/images/140318211952812_478591283_0.jpg)
Amy Purdy flies from Sochi 2014 to Dancing with the Stars
Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.
![Roman Petushkov](/sites/default/files/images/140318142010941_479057135_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Canadian wheelchair racer suspended for five years for anti-doping rule violation
Jean-Paul Compaore tested positive for eEPO at IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.
![Sir Phillip Craven, IPC president speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/images/140307191608390_477126273_0.jpg)
Sir Philip Craven: 'The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all'
Read the entirety of the IPC President's Closing Ceremony speech from Sochi 2014.
![Anna Schaffelhuber](/sites/default/files/images/140316142350568_479069151.jpg)
Anna Schaffelhuber completes quest for five golds
For the second straight Winter Paralympics, a female skier won five alpine golds.
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Record-breaking Sochi 2014 Paralympics close in celebration of possibility
Sochi 2014 featured a spectacular Closing Ceremony showing the world the realm of possibilities.
![Roman Petushkov of Russia,](/sites/default/files/images/140314152947997_478610019_0.jpg)
Roman Petushkov goes for record seventh gold
The final day of Sochi 2014 will feature the men's cross-country skiing 10km races and women's 5km races.
![Sonja Gaudet](/sites/default/files/images/140315212347034_478370793.jpg)
Canada win back-to-back wheelchair curling golds
Canada, Russia and Great Britain took to the podium in the Sochi 2014 wheelchair curling competition.
![Dmitry Kozak](/sites/default/files/images/140316090316325_466782893_0.jpg)
Deputy Prime Minister Kozak to speak at Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games have been a record-breaker in terms of media coverage and ticket sales.
![IPC President Sir Philip Craven with Ekaterina and Elizaveta Gulina](/sites/default/files/images/140316111942647_SOC_140316_LC_8680_0.jpg)
Sir Philip gives 'high five' to Sochi 2014 volunteers
The IPC President honoured all the Paralympic Winter Games volunteers during the Closing Ceremony.
![Brian McKeever](/sites/default/files/images/140316140110677_479050245.jpg)
Brian McKeever wins 10th career Paralympic gold
Six gold medals were awarded on the final day of Sochi 2014 in cross-country skiing.
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What to watch: Day 9 at Sochi 2014
The final day of Sochi 2014 will feature Mariet Bochet, Roman Petushkov and the Closing Ceremony.
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Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony flag bearers
Here is a list of who will be carrying the flags for the countries marching at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony.
![Nikolay Polukhin](/sites/default/files/images/140314195208389_478123449.jpg)
Russia heavy favourites for cross-country skiing relays
Ukraine, Canada and Germany could prove to be the toughest tests for the Sochi 2014 host nation.
![Steve Cash](/sites/default/files/images/140315202206797_478911287_0.jpg)
Josh Sweeney leads USA to second straight sledge hockey gold
The USA defeated Russia in a thrilling final decided by a single goal at Sochi 2014.