Para sport & Paralympic News
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World champions maintain biathlon form in Sochi
20.03.2013
The Russian duo of Mikhalina Lysvoa and Nikolay Polukhin won gold in biathlon's short-distance event at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup.
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Chefs de Mission arrive in Sochi for pre-Games seminar
19.03.2013
Representatives from 36 countries in Sochi to learn more ahead of 2014 Winter Paralympics
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Russia win big on first day of Nordic World Cup Finals
17.03.2013
Host nation of Sochi 2014 win nine out of 18 medals available in cross-country sprint events
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Sochi 2014 to produce record number of medals
13.03.2013
The Sochi 2014 Games medals will be produced by Russian jewellery company ADAMAS.
- Sochi 2014 launches volunteer programme in Russia 12.03.2013 More than 25,000 volunteers are being trained in Sochi to help out at the next Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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IPC opens media accreditation for Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
12.03.2013
Interested non-rights holding broadcasters can apply online via www.paralympic.org/events.
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Australia appoint first female Chef de Mission
08.03.2013
Kate McLoughlin will lead an Australian team in Sochi that’s still looking for their first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal.
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IPC President challenges Sochi to follow Vancouver not emulate London
07.03.2013
To mark one year to go until the next Paralympic Winter Games, IPC President Sir Philip Craven has challenged Sochi 2014 not to try and emulate what happened in London six months ago, but to build on...
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Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
06.03.2013
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.
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What to watch: March
02.03.2013
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in March.
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EBU and IPC team up for Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
28.02.2013
Already 27 EBU Members have committed to showing the Rio 2016 Paralympics in an extensive new agreement.
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IPC calls for Sochi 2014 research applications
26.02.2013
Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.
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Canada win gold at World Wheelchair Curling Championships
23.02.2013
Canada's wheelchair curling team won their third world title after defeating Sweden, 4-3, in the final round.
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Santacana secures home gold for Spain at World Championships in La Molina
20.02.2013
Spain's Jon Santacana took gold on first day of competition at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, winning the men's downhill visually impaired race.
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WSF and IPC continue Co-operation Agreement
12.02.2013
The future of para-snowboard looks bright as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) continue to develop the sport.
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Channel 4 secures 2014 and 2016 Paralympic Games rights
08.02.2013
IPC awards broadcaster rights following highly competitive tender process
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Sochi 2014 still accepting volunteers
04.02.2013
Those wishing to be a Sochi 2014 Games volunteer have until 1 March to apply.
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Sochi 2014: 400 days to go venue tour
31.01.2013
With 400 days to go until the Sochi 2014 Games, here’s a brief tour of the Paralympic winter venues.
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Sawicki named Canada’s Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014
22.01.2013
Accomplished coach and sport leader Ozzie Sawicki will be Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Sochi 2014 Games.
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First para-snowboard test event set for Sochi in March
22.01.2013
The world’s top para-snowboarders will meet in Sochi in March, for the first ever Paralympic test event in the discipline.
