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2014 Winter Paralympics
The 2014 Winter Paralympics (Russian: Зимние Паралимпийские игры 2014, tr. Zimniye Paralimpiyskiye igry 2014), the eleventh Paralympic Winter Games, and also more generally known as the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, were a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), held in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia from 7–16 March 2014. 45 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) participated in the Games, which marked the first time Russia ever hosted the Paralympics. The Games featured 72 medal events in five sports, and saw the debut of snowboarding at the Winter Paralympics.
The lead-up to these Paralympics were met with concerns regarding Russia's recent military intervention in the nearby Crimean peninsula of Ukraine, which led to both the United Kingdom and United States choosing not to send governmental delegations to the Games, and British government officials intending to publicly boycott the games. While the IPC monitored the situation throughout the Games, these concerns did not affect the participation of athletes from these countries—although, the head of Ukraine's NPC threatened to pull its athletes from the Games if the situation escalated, and members of the Ukrainian team staged symbolic protests of the crisis throughout the Games.
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2010 Winter Paralympics
The 2010 Winter Paralympics, officially the X Paralympic Winter Games (French: Les Xes Jeux paralympiques d'hiver), or the 10th Winter Paralympics, were held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada from March 12 to 21, 2010. The Opening Ceremony took place in BC Place Stadium in Vancouver and the Closing Ceremony in Whistler. With a theme of "One Inspires Many," the Opening Ceremony featured over 5000 local performers. Fifteen-year-old snowboarder Zach Beaumont, who is an amputee, was the final torch bearer and lit the Games Cauldron. The 2 hours live ceremony was produced by Vancouver-based Patrick Roberge Productions Inc.
This was the first time Canada hosted the Winter Paralympic Games and second time it hosted the Paralympics – the first was the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto.
On June 7, 2006, Prince Edward, as a member of the Canadian Royal Family and patron of the British Paralympic Association, raised the flag of the Paralympic Games outside Vancouver City Hall.
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Winter Paralympic Games
The Winter Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete. This includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. The Winter Paralympic Games are held every four years directly following the Winter Olympic Games. The Winter Paralympics are also hosted by the city that hosted the Winter Olympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) oversees the Winter Paralympics. Medals are awarded in each event: with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, following the tradition that the Olympic Games started in 1904.
The Winter Paralympics began in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Those Games were the first Paralympics (Summer or Winter) that featured athletes other than wheelchair athletes. The Games have expanded and grown to be (along with the Summer Games) part of the largest international sporting event after the Olympic Games. Given their expansion the need for a very specific classification system has arisen. This system has also given rise to controversy and opened the door for cheating. Winter Paralympians have also been convicted of steroid use and other forms of cheating unique to Paralympic athletes, which has tainted the integrity of the Games.
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Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games is a major international multi-sport event, involving athletes with a range of physical disabilities, including impaired muscle power (e.g. paraplegia and quadriplegia, muscular dystrophy, post-polio syndrome, spina bifida), impaired passive range of movement, limb deficiency (e.g. amputation or dysmelia), leg length difference, short stature, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis, vision impairment and intellectual impairment. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which since the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea, are held almost immediately following the respective Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The Paralympics has grown from a small gathering of British World War II veterans in 1948 to become one of the largest international sporting events by the early 21st century. Paralympians strive for equal treatment with non-disabled Olympic athletes, but there is a large funding gap between Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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2016 Summer Paralympics
The 2016 Summer Paralympics (Brazilian Portuguese: Jogos Paralímpicos de Verão de 2016), the fifteenth Summer Paralympic Games are an upcoming major international multi-sport event for disabled athletes governed by the International Paralympic Committee, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from September 7 to September 18, 2016 making them the first Summer Paralympics to be held during the host city's wintertime. This will mark the first time a Latin American and South American city hosts the event, the second Southern Hemisphere city and nation, the first one being the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, and also the first time a Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) country hosts the event. These Games will see the introduction of two new sports to the Paralympic program; canoeing and the paratriathlon.
Bidding process
As part of a formal agreement between the International Paralympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee first established in 2001, the winner of the bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics was also to host the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Following the third and final round of voting at the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen on October 2, 2009, the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics were awarded to Rio de Janeiro.
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2020 Summer Paralympics
The 2020 Summer Paralympics (第１６回パラリンピック競技大会, Dai Jūroku-kai Pararinpikku Kyōgi Taikai), will be the 16th edition of the international multi-sports event, scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from 25 August to 6 September 2020. Tokyo was announced as host of the games on 7 September 2013. Tokyo had last hosted the games in 1964 and will soon be the first city in Asia (and the world) to host the Summer Paralympics twice.
Bids
As part of a formal agreement between the International Paralympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee first established in 2001, the winner of the bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics was also to host the 2020 Summer Paralympics. After the second round of voting, which followed a tie-breaker, the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics were awarded to Tokyo at the 125th IOC Session,
Events
22 events are scheduled to make up the 2020 Paralympics. Cycling events will be split into two disciplines; road and track. Team events of Goalball, Sitting Volleyball, and Wheelchair Basketball will have men's and women's events, Wheelchair Rugby will be a mixed event, while the football event will only be open to male competitors.
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Opening Ceremony - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,500 people from the Krasnodar region of Russia taking centre stage, and two-time Paralympic champion swimmer Olesya Vladykina and six-time Paralympic champion cross-country skier Sergey Shilov lighting the Paralympic cauldron. With a theme of "Breaking The Ice," the Opening Ceremony evoked the spirit of Russia and the importance of breaking down barriers and stereotypes faced by people around the world every day. During his Opening Ceremony speech, IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: "Thirty-four years ago when the old Soviet Union declined the opportunity to stage the 1980 Paralympic Games in Moscow, the prospect of Russia stagin...
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Closing Ceremony | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games -- which were record-breaking in terms of athletic performances, ticket sales and media coverage -- came to an end on Sunday evening (16 March) at Fisht Stadium with a spectacular Closing Ceremony. Through the theme of "Reaching the Impossible," the Closing Ceremony illuminated how dreams can be achieved through strength and passion to change the perception of "impossible" to "I'm possible." IPC President Sir Philip Craven addressed the stadium during the Closing Ceremony, saying: "The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all. Proud Paralympians -- your inspirational athletic performances have redefined the boundaries of possibility. "You have shown the world that absolutely anything is possible and that life is about amazing capabilities ...
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Alpine skiing highlights from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snowboard. Athletes combine speed and agility while racing down slopes at speeds of around 100km/h. Competition accommodates male and female athletes with a physical impairment such as spinal injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, les autres conditions and blindness/visual impairment. Athletes compete in three categories based on their functional ability, and a results calculation system allows athletes with different impairments to compete against each other. Skiers with blindness/visual impairment are guided through the course by sighted guides using signals to indicate the course to follow. Some athletes use equipment that is adapted...
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INCREDIBLE Scenes: Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics were opened in style by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. It was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks. "I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier-free minds," said International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven in an inspirational speech. "Dreams do come true and, since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation. "The Paralympics will surprise you, tremendous skills will excite you and examples of human endeavour will inspire you. The sport you witness here will change you. Not just for now, but forever." The scenes of the ceremony were linked by the journ...
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Men's Para - Snowboard Cross 1 | Snowboarding | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
All the action from first men's run of this exciting new Paralympic sport. To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org. For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic OBS Intro (full HD)
(C) IOC/OBC 2014 All Rights Reserved 2014 The start of an OBS transmission of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games Video: Olympic Broadcasting Service From: B.A Manoj Divanka https://m.facebook.com/manoj.divanka
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Day 8 | Highlights of the day | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics
As this incredible feast of sport draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the penultimate day. Description: To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org. For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Women's 1km sprint sitting Final | Nordic skiing | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA Bronze medal: Marta ZAYNULLINA- Russia To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Samsung - What's your problem? Sport doesn't care (Winter Paralympics)
Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Care" sponsorship campaign of the Sochi Winter Paralympics 2014. Directed by Henry-Alex Rubin of Smuggler, with 72andSunny Amsterdam.
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2014 Winter Paralympics closing in spectacular ceremony in Sochi
The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ceremony in Sochi.
published: 17 Mar 2014
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Opening Ceremony - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,...
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,500 people from the Krasnodar region of Russia taking centre stage, and two-time Paralympic champion swimmer Olesya Vladykina and six-time Paralympic champion cross-country skier Sergey Shilov lighting the Paralympic cauldron. With a theme of "Breaking The Ice," the Opening Ceremony evoked the spirit of Russia and the importance of breaking down barriers and stereotypes faced by people around the world every day. During his Opening Ceremony speech, IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: "Thirty-four years ago when the old Soviet Union declined the opportunity to stage the 1980 Paralympic Games in Moscow, the prospect of Russia staging its first Paralympic Games was nothing but a dream. "But dreams do come true, and since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation. However, the biggest transformation for this country is still yet to come. "In the same way that the city of Sochi has built a barrier free environment for athletes and officials to enjoy, I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier free minds, too." The Opening Ceremony began with 126 performers -- dressed in red, white and blue -- marching in perfectly synchronised formations to create dazzling patterns on the field of play and create a human wave of the Russian national flag. The actual flag was then carried into the centre of the stadium by eight people who have been instrumental in improving the lives of people with an impairment in Russia. The Pan-Russian Choir sang a captivating a cappella version of the Russian national anthem. Andree-Anne Gingras-Roy then played a glass organ that rose from underneath the stadium before 504 young ballerinas grace the stage to create patterns of snowflakes before forming the Paralympic Torch. Athletes competing paraded through the central ramp of the stadium, with woodland magic creatures and spirit birds guiding them to their seating area. Over the next nine days, these 547 athletes will compete for 72 sets of medals across five sports in what will be the first ever Paralympic Winter Games held in Russia. With 55 countries broadcast the Sochi 2014 Paralympics and Paralympic.org live streaming more than 300 hours of HD coverage, the Games are expected to break all viewing records and top athletes will become household names around the world. Sir Philip addressed the athletes, saying: "You have here superb sporting venues to express your amazing talents and live up to the Paralympic values of determination and courage, inspiration and equality. "Together you are the catalysts for change. United as one, you have the ability to change perceptions and alter attitudes like no other. "You arrive here as the best prepared athletes ever to attend a Paralympic Winter Games. "You will leave as role models, heroes, pioneers and most of all, Proud Paralympians." Dmitriy Chernyshenko, President and CEO of the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, said: "Thanks to the Paralympic Games, a new era in the history of Russia has begun, one without barriers and stereotypes. The Paralympic Games have changed us; they have changed our attitude to those close to us and ourselves. Together, we are learning to be more considerate and attentive to each other." After the Paralympic Flag entered the stadium and the Paralympic Agitos was created by 126 performers, the Athletes' Oath was taken by Russian world champion alpine skier Valeriy Redkozubov, the Officials' Oath by skiing judge Elena Mokerova and the Coaches' Oath by Russian alpine skiing head coach Alexander Nazarov. Pop singer Yulia Samoylova entertained the crowd with their stunning vocals later on in the evening, as 300 ice fisherman painted patterns across the stage. IPC Honorary Board member and opera singer Maria Guleghina sang to the audience on a giant ship as passed through the entire stadium, signifying breaking down barriers and tracing new paths for mankind. The Ceremony culminated with a cast of more than 1,000 torchbearers celebrating the arrival of the Paralympic Torch in the stadium before it was lit by Vladykina and Shilov, and a spectacular fireworks display erupted across the Olympic Park.
https://wn.com/Opening_Ceremony_Sochi_2014_Paralympic_Winter_Games
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,500 people from the Krasnodar region of Russia taking centre stage, and two-time Paralympic champion swimmer Olesya Vladykina and six-time Paralympic champion cross-country skier Sergey Shilov lighting the Paralympic cauldron. With a theme of "Breaking The Ice," the Opening Ceremony evoked the spirit of Russia and the importance of breaking down barriers and stereotypes faced by people around the world every day. During his Opening Ceremony speech, IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: "Thirty-four years ago when the old Soviet Union declined the opportunity to stage the 1980 Paralympic Games in Moscow, the prospect of Russia staging its first Paralympic Games was nothing but a dream. "But dreams do come true, and since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation. However, the biggest transformation for this country is still yet to come. "In the same way that the city of Sochi has built a barrier free environment for athletes and officials to enjoy, I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier free minds, too." The Opening Ceremony began with 126 performers -- dressed in red, white and blue -- marching in perfectly synchronised formations to create dazzling patterns on the field of play and create a human wave of the Russian national flag. The actual flag was then carried into the centre of the stadium by eight people who have been instrumental in improving the lives of people with an impairment in Russia. The Pan-Russian Choir sang a captivating a cappella version of the Russian national anthem. Andree-Anne Gingras-Roy then played a glass organ that rose from underneath the stadium before 504 young ballerinas grace the stage to create patterns of snowflakes before forming the Paralympic Torch. Athletes competing paraded through the central ramp of the stadium, with woodland magic creatures and spirit birds guiding them to their seating area. Over the next nine days, these 547 athletes will compete for 72 sets of medals across five sports in what will be the first ever Paralympic Winter Games held in Russia. With 55 countries broadcast the Sochi 2014 Paralympics and Paralympic.org live streaming more than 300 hours of HD coverage, the Games are expected to break all viewing records and top athletes will become household names around the world. Sir Philip addressed the athletes, saying: "You have here superb sporting venues to express your amazing talents and live up to the Paralympic values of determination and courage, inspiration and equality. "Together you are the catalysts for change. United as one, you have the ability to change perceptions and alter attitudes like no other. "You arrive here as the best prepared athletes ever to attend a Paralympic Winter Games. "You will leave as role models, heroes, pioneers and most of all, Proud Paralympians." Dmitriy Chernyshenko, President and CEO of the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, said: "Thanks to the Paralympic Games, a new era in the history of Russia has begun, one without barriers and stereotypes. The Paralympic Games have changed us; they have changed our attitude to those close to us and ourselves. Together, we are learning to be more considerate and attentive to each other." After the Paralympic Flag entered the stadium and the Paralympic Agitos was created by 126 performers, the Athletes' Oath was taken by Russian world champion alpine skier Valeriy Redkozubov, the Officials' Oath by skiing judge Elena Mokerova and the Coaches' Oath by Russian alpine skiing head coach Alexander Nazarov. Pop singer Yulia Samoylova entertained the crowd with their stunning vocals later on in the evening, as 300 ice fisherman painted patterns across the stage. IPC Honorary Board member and opera singer Maria Guleghina sang to the audience on a giant ship as passed through the entire stadium, signifying breaking down barriers and tracing new paths for mankind. The Ceremony culminated with a cast of more than 1,000 torchbearers celebrating the arrival of the Paralympic Torch in the stadium before it was lit by Vladykina and Shilov, and a spectacular fireworks display erupted across the Olympic Park.
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Closing Ceremony | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games -- which were record-breaking in terms of athletic performances, ticket sales and media coverage -- came to an end on Sun...
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games -- which were record-breaking in terms of athletic performances, ticket sales and media coverage -- came to an end on Sunday evening (16 March) at Fisht Stadium with a spectacular Closing Ceremony.
Through the theme of "Reaching the Impossible," the Closing Ceremony illuminated how dreams can be achieved through strength and passion to change the perception of "impossible" to "I'm possible."
IPC President Sir Philip Craven addressed the stadium during the Closing Ceremony, saying:
"The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all. Proud Paralympians -- your inspirational athletic performances have redefined the boundaries of possibility.
"You have shown the world that absolutely anything is possible and that life is about amazing capabilities and not perceived deficiencies.
"With record numbers of highly enthusiastic spectators supporting you all, you have shown what real grit and determination looks like. Through record TV audiences and media coverage, you have opened up the eyes of the world to what the human spirit can achieve."
The Closing Ceremony started with a group of wheelchair dancers moving gracefully across the field of play, joined by luminous aerialists overhead. All 30 Sochi 2014 gold medallists from the host nation carried the Russian flag into the stadium as the Russian State Children's Chorus Assembly sang an a capella version of the national anthem.
Abstract artwork was brought to life by a centre stage cast of 462 performers dressed in bright colours who formed geometric shapes to display different images, including illustrations of various winter sports.
A man in a wheelchair then appeared on the scene, faced with the challenge of climbing a 15-metre rope. When he accepted the challenge and reached the top of the rope, he became a flying apostrophe between the letters 'I' and 'M' in 'IMPOSSIBLE' to create 'I'M POSSIBLE,' with a spectacular fireworks display celebration the transformation.
The Sochi 2014 Paralympics certainly showcased that motto, as Russia topped the standings with 30 golds and 80 total medals at the Games.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Kozak spoke, saying: "These Games have gone far beyond sports competitions. They showed what people from different countries and nationalities different cultures and traditions are capable of when they are united by a single goal and an inspired dream.
"Attitudes toward people with an impairment have changed among Russian society. The Paralympic Winter Games have become a catalyst for our efforts to create a barrier-free environment in Russia. The Games are over, but we promise that this important work will continue throughout our vast country."
Also in the Ceremony, the Whang Young Dai Award was presented to Australian alpine skier Toby Kane and Dutch snowboarder Bibian Mentel-Spee for not only achieving sporting excellence, but also for exemplifying the spirit of the Games by inspiring and exciting the world.
Norway's Eskil Hagen, Finland's Katja Saarinen and Russia's Mikhail Terentiev were introduced as the new members of the IPC Athletes' Council before the 8,000 Sochi 2014 Paralympic volunteers were recognised as heros of the Games. Soon after, a cast of performers in red, blue and green transformed the Paralympic Agitos into a giant heart, embracing 51 volunteers at its centre.
Visually impaired pianist Oleg Akkuratov played the Paralympic Anthem as the Paralympic Flag was lowered and passed on to the Mayor of PyeongChang before the South Korean flag was raised and the PyeongChang 2018 Games performers gave a magical performance.
An enchanting cast filled the stage for the Closing Ceremony finale, putting on a huge dance sequence that included four international voices -- Jose Carreras --Nafset Chenib, Diana Gurtskaya and Valeriy Kozlovsky -- and ended with a large fireworks display across the entire Olympic Park.
https://wn.com/Closing_Ceremony_|_Sochi_2014_Paralympic_Winter_Games
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games -- which were record-breaking in terms of athletic performances, ticket sales and media coverage -- came to an end on Sunday evening (16 March) at Fisht Stadium with a spectacular Closing Ceremony.
Through the theme of "Reaching the Impossible," the Closing Ceremony illuminated how dreams can be achieved through strength and passion to change the perception of "impossible" to "I'm possible."
IPC President Sir Philip Craven addressed the stadium during the Closing Ceremony, saying:
"The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all. Proud Paralympians -- your inspirational athletic performances have redefined the boundaries of possibility.
"You have shown the world that absolutely anything is possible and that life is about amazing capabilities and not perceived deficiencies.
"With record numbers of highly enthusiastic spectators supporting you all, you have shown what real grit and determination looks like. Through record TV audiences and media coverage, you have opened up the eyes of the world to what the human spirit can achieve."
The Closing Ceremony started with a group of wheelchair dancers moving gracefully across the field of play, joined by luminous aerialists overhead. All 30 Sochi 2014 gold medallists from the host nation carried the Russian flag into the stadium as the Russian State Children's Chorus Assembly sang an a capella version of the national anthem.
Abstract artwork was brought to life by a centre stage cast of 462 performers dressed in bright colours who formed geometric shapes to display different images, including illustrations of various winter sports.
A man in a wheelchair then appeared on the scene, faced with the challenge of climbing a 15-metre rope. When he accepted the challenge and reached the top of the rope, he became a flying apostrophe between the letters 'I' and 'M' in 'IMPOSSIBLE' to create 'I'M POSSIBLE,' with a spectacular fireworks display celebration the transformation.
The Sochi 2014 Paralympics certainly showcased that motto, as Russia topped the standings with 30 golds and 80 total medals at the Games.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Kozak spoke, saying: "These Games have gone far beyond sports competitions. They showed what people from different countries and nationalities different cultures and traditions are capable of when they are united by a single goal and an inspired dream.
"Attitudes toward people with an impairment have changed among Russian society. The Paralympic Winter Games have become a catalyst for our efforts to create a barrier-free environment in Russia. The Games are over, but we promise that this important work will continue throughout our vast country."
Also in the Ceremony, the Whang Young Dai Award was presented to Australian alpine skier Toby Kane and Dutch snowboarder Bibian Mentel-Spee for not only achieving sporting excellence, but also for exemplifying the spirit of the Games by inspiring and exciting the world.
Norway's Eskil Hagen, Finland's Katja Saarinen and Russia's Mikhail Terentiev were introduced as the new members of the IPC Athletes' Council before the 8,000 Sochi 2014 Paralympic volunteers were recognised as heros of the Games. Soon after, a cast of performers in red, blue and green transformed the Paralympic Agitos into a giant heart, embracing 51 volunteers at its centre.
Visually impaired pianist Oleg Akkuratov played the Paralympic Anthem as the Paralympic Flag was lowered and passed on to the Mayor of PyeongChang before the South Korean flag was raised and the PyeongChang 2018 Games performers gave a magical performance.
An enchanting cast filled the stage for the Closing Ceremony finale, putting on a huge dance sequence that included four international voices -- Jose Carreras --Nafset Chenib, Diana Gurtskaya and Valeriy Kozlovsky -- and ended with a large fireworks display across the entire Olympic Park.
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Alpine skiing highlights from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snow...
Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snowboard. Athletes combine speed and agility while racing down slopes at speeds of around 100km/h.
Competition accommodates male and female athletes with a physical impairment such as spinal injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, les autres conditions and blindness/visual impairment.
Athletes compete in three categories based on their functional ability, and a results calculation system allows athletes with different impairments to compete against each other.
Skiers with blindness/visual impairment are guided through the course by sighted guides using signals to indicate the course to follow. Some athletes use equipment that is adapted to their needs including single ski, sit-ski or orthopaedic aids.
IPC Alpine Skiing acts as the International Federation for the sport which is co-ordinated by the IPC Alpine Skiing Technical Committee.
Six events are on the Paralympic Programme: Downhill, Super-G, Super Combined, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Snowboard which will make its debut at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Competition description
Downhill
Each athlete competes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. Athletes ski down a long, steep course and must pass through a relatively few number of gates. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified. For weather, safety and other reasons, the jury can decide to have two-run downhill if the vertical drop does not comply.
Slalom
Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event over a shorter course than other events but with a high number of gates that the athlete must negotiate. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Giant slalom
Each athlete completes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event with a longer course and fewer gates than the slalom. The number of gates is determined by the vertical drop of the course. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Super-G
A speed event where each athlete completes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. The course is generally shorter than downhill but longer than slalom and giant slalom.
Super combined
A combined competition which represents the final result of two disciplines - usually one of either a downhill or super-G and a single run of slalom. Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time.
Snowboard cross
Each athlete competes three runs down the course with their finish time of their best two runs determining the final order based on ascending time. There is only one rider on the course at a time. The event takes place on a man-made course constructed from a variety of terrain features like bank turns, various types of jumps and rollers etc.
How to guides
To learn more about how the various impairment groups compete, check-out these informative 'How to' guides:
• A guide to skiing with a visual impairment
• A guide to sit-skiing
• A guide to standing skiing for athletes with an arm or leg impairment
• A guide to para-snowboard
History
Following the end of the Second World War, there was a systematic development of ski sport for persons with an impairment as injured ex-servicemen returned to the sport they loved. In 1948, the first courses were offered.
The first documented Championships for skiers with an impairment were held in Badgastein, Austria, in 1948 with 17 athletes taking part. Since 1950, events have been held around the world. The introduction of sit-ski allowed people in wheelchairs (paraplegics and double above-the-knee amputees) to begin to ski and race.
The first Paralympic Winter Games took place in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976 and featured two alpine disciplines - slalom and giant slalom.
Downhill was added to the Paralympic programme in 1984 in Innsbruck, Austria, and super-G was added in 1994 at Lillehammer, Norway. Sit-skiing was introduced as a demonstration sport at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympics and became a medal event at the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Games
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Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snowboard. Athletes combine speed and agility while racing down slopes at speeds of around 100km/h.
Competition accommodates male and female athletes with a physical impairment such as spinal injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, les autres conditions and blindness/visual impairment.
Athletes compete in three categories based on their functional ability, and a results calculation system allows athletes with different impairments to compete against each other.
Skiers with blindness/visual impairment are guided through the course by sighted guides using signals to indicate the course to follow. Some athletes use equipment that is adapted to their needs including single ski, sit-ski or orthopaedic aids.
IPC Alpine Skiing acts as the International Federation for the sport which is co-ordinated by the IPC Alpine Skiing Technical Committee.
Six events are on the Paralympic Programme: Downhill, Super-G, Super Combined, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Snowboard which will make its debut at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Competition description
Downhill
Each athlete competes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. Athletes ski down a long, steep course and must pass through a relatively few number of gates. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified. For weather, safety and other reasons, the jury can decide to have two-run downhill if the vertical drop does not comply.
Slalom
Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event over a shorter course than other events but with a high number of gates that the athlete must negotiate. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Giant slalom
Each athlete completes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event with a longer course and fewer gates than the slalom. The number of gates is determined by the vertical drop of the course. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Super-G
A speed event where each athlete completes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. The course is generally shorter than downhill but longer than slalom and giant slalom.
Super combined
A combined competition which represents the final result of two disciplines - usually one of either a downhill or super-G and a single run of slalom. Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time.
Snowboard cross
Each athlete competes three runs down the course with their finish time of their best two runs determining the final order based on ascending time. There is only one rider on the course at a time. The event takes place on a man-made course constructed from a variety of terrain features like bank turns, various types of jumps and rollers etc.
How to guides
To learn more about how the various impairment groups compete, check-out these informative 'How to' guides:
• A guide to skiing with a visual impairment
• A guide to sit-skiing
• A guide to standing skiing for athletes with an arm or leg impairment
• A guide to para-snowboard
History
Following the end of the Second World War, there was a systematic development of ski sport for persons with an impairment as injured ex-servicemen returned to the sport they loved. In 1948, the first courses were offered.
The first documented Championships for skiers with an impairment were held in Badgastein, Austria, in 1948 with 17 athletes taking part. Since 1950, events have been held around the world. The introduction of sit-ski allowed people in wheelchairs (paraplegics and double above-the-knee amputees) to begin to ski and race.
The first Paralympic Winter Games took place in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976 and featured two alpine disciplines - slalom and giant slalom.
Downhill was added to the Paralympic programme in 1984 in Innsbruck, Austria, and super-G was added in 1994 at Lillehammer, Norway. Sit-skiing was introduced as a demonstration sport at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympics and became a medal event at the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Games
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INCREDIBLE Scenes: Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
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The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics were opened in style by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
It ...
The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics were opened in style by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
It was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks.
"I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier-free minds," said International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven in an inspirational speech.
"Dreams do come true and, since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation.
"The Paralympics will surprise you, tremendous skills will excite you and examples of human endeavour will inspire you. The sport you witness here will change you. Not just for now, but forever."
The scenes of the ceremony were linked by the journey of the firebird, a mythical bird from Russian folklore said to be a symbol of wealth and happiness.
Featured performances came from 25-year-old Yulia Samoylova, who shot to fame in the Russian version of the X Factor, Faktor A, and acclaimed accordionist Alexey Levchuk.
The show culminated in a set piece involving a huge replica ice breaker, acrobats, dancers and fireworks.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics were opened in style by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
It was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks.
"I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier-free minds," said International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven in an inspirational speech.
"Dreams do come true and, since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation.
"The Paralympics will surprise you, tremendous skills will excite you and examples of human endeavour will inspire you. The sport you witness here will change you. Not just for now, but forever."
The scenes of the ceremony were linked by the journey of the firebird, a mythical bird from Russian folklore said to be a symbol of wealth and happiness.
Featured performances came from 25-year-old Yulia Samoylova, who shot to fame in the Russian version of the X Factor, Faktor A, and acclaimed accordionist Alexey Levchuk.
The show culminated in a set piece involving a huge replica ice breaker, acrobats, dancers and fireworks.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Men's Para - Snowboard Cross 1 | Snowboarding | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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All the action from first men's run of this exciting new Paralympic sport.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and d...
All the action from first men's run of this exciting new Paralympic sport.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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All the action from first men's run of this exciting new Paralympic sport.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic OBS Intro (full HD)
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The start of an OBS transmission of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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The start of an OBS transmission of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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The start of an OBS transmission of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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Day 8 | Highlights of the day | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics
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As this incredible feast of sport draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the penultimate day.
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As this incredible feast of sport draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the penultimate day.
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To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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As this incredible feast of sport draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the penultimate day.
Description:
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Women's 1km sprint sitting Final | Nordic skiing | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway
Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA
Bronze medal: Marta ZAYNULLINA- Russia
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Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway
Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA
Bronze medal: Marta ZAYNULLINA- Russia
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway
Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA
Bronze medal: Marta ZAYNULLINA- Russia
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Samsung - What's your problem? Sport doesn't care (Winter Paralympics)
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Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Care" sponsorship campaign of the Sochi Winter Paralympics 2014. Directed...
Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Care" sponsorship campaign of the Sochi Winter Paralympics 2014. Directed by Henry-Alex Rubin of Smuggler, with 72andSunny Amsterdam.
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Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Care" sponsorship campaign of the Sochi Winter Paralympics 2014. Directed by Henry-Alex Rubin of Smuggler, with 72andSunny Amsterdam.
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2014 Winter Paralympics closing in spectacular ceremony in Sochi
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The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ceremony in Sochi.
The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ceremony in Sochi.
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The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ceremony in Sochi.
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Opening Ceremony - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Opening Ceremony - Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games began with a stunning Opening Ceremony on Friday evening (7 March) at Fisht Stadium with a volunteer cast of more than 2,500 people from the Krasnodar region of Russia taking centre stage, and two-time Paralympic champion swimmer Olesya Vladykina and six-time Paralympic champion cross-country skier Sergey Shilov lighting the Paralympic cauldron. With a theme of "Breaking The Ice," the Opening Ceremony evoked the spirit of Russia and the importance of breaking down barriers and stereotypes faced by people around the world every day. During his Opening Ceremony speech, IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: "Thirty-four years ago when the old Soviet Union declined the opportunity to stage the 1980 Paralympic Games in Moscow, the prospect of Russia staging its first Paralympic Games was nothing but a dream. "But dreams do come true, and since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation. However, the biggest transformation for this country is still yet to come. "In the same way that the city of Sochi has built a barrier free environment for athletes and officials to enjoy, I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier free minds, too." The Opening Ceremony began with 126 performers -- dressed in red, white and blue -- marching in perfectly synchronised formations to create dazzling patterns on the field of play and create a human wave of the Russian national flag. The actual flag was then carried into the centre of the stadium by eight people who have been instrumental in improving the lives of people with an impairment in Russia. The Pan-Russian Choir sang a captivating a cappella version of the Russian national anthem. Andree-Anne Gingras-Roy then played a glass organ that rose from underneath the stadium before 504 young ballerinas grace the stage to create patterns of snowflakes before forming the Paralympic Torch. Athletes competing paraded through the central ramp of the stadium, with woodland magic creatures and spirit birds guiding them to their seating area. Over the next nine days, these 547 athletes will compete for 72 sets of medals across five sports in what will be the first ever Paralympic Winter Games held in Russia. With 55 countries broadcast the Sochi 2014 Paralympics and Paralympic.org live streaming more than 300 hours of HD coverage, the Games are expected to break all viewing records and top athletes will become household names around the world. Sir Philip addressed the athletes, saying: "You have here superb sporting venues to express your amazing talents and live up to the Paralympic values of determination and courage, inspiration and equality. "Together you are the catalysts for change. United as one, you have the ability to change perceptions and alter attitudes like no other. "You arrive here as the best prepared athletes ever to attend a Paralympic Winter Games. "You will leave as role models, heroes, pioneers and most of all, Proud Paralympians." Dmitriy Chernyshenko, President and CEO of the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, said: "Thanks to the Paralympic Games, a new era in the history of Russia has begun, one without barriers and stereotypes. The Paralympic Games have changed us; they have changed our attitude to those close to us and ourselves. Together, we are learning to be more considerate and attentive to each other." After the Paralympic Flag entered the stadium and the Paralympic Agitos was created by 126 performers, the Athletes' Oath was taken by Russian world champion alpine skier Valeriy Redkozubov, the Officials' Oath by skiing judge Elena Mokerova and the Coaches' Oath by Russian alpine skiing head coach Alexander Nazarov. Pop singer Yulia Samoylova entertained the crowd with their stunning vocals later on in the evening, as 300 ice fisherman painted patterns across the stage. IPC Honorary Board member and opera singer Maria Guleghina sang to the audience on a giant ship as passed through the entire stadium, signifying breaking down barriers and tracing new paths for mankind. The Ceremony culminated with a cast of more than 1,000 torchbearers celebrating the arrival of the Paralympic Torch in the stadium before it was lit by Vladykina and Shilov, and a spectacular fireworks display erupted across the Olympic Park.
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Closing Ceremony | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Closing Ceremony | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games -- which were record-breaking in terms of athletic performances, ticket sales and media coverage -- came to an end on Sunday evening (16 March) at Fisht Stadium with a spectacular Closing Ceremony.
Through the theme of "Reaching the Impossible," the Closing Ceremony illuminated how dreams can be achieved through strength and passion to change the perception of "impossible" to "I'm possible."
IPC President Sir Philip Craven addressed the stadium during the Closing Ceremony, saying:
"The Paralympic Spirit has united and infected us all. Proud Paralympians -- your inspirational athletic performances have redefined the boundaries of possibility.
"You have shown the world that absolutely anything is possible and that life is about amazing capabilities and not perceived deficiencies.
"With record numbers of highly enthusiastic spectators supporting you all, you have shown what real grit and determination looks like. Through record TV audiences and media coverage, you have opened up the eyes of the world to what the human spirit can achieve."
The Closing Ceremony started with a group of wheelchair dancers moving gracefully across the field of play, joined by luminous aerialists overhead. All 30 Sochi 2014 gold medallists from the host nation carried the Russian flag into the stadium as the Russian State Children's Chorus Assembly sang an a capella version of the national anthem.
Abstract artwork was brought to life by a centre stage cast of 462 performers dressed in bright colours who formed geometric shapes to display different images, including illustrations of various winter sports.
A man in a wheelchair then appeared on the scene, faced with the challenge of climbing a 15-metre rope. When he accepted the challenge and reached the top of the rope, he became a flying apostrophe between the letters 'I' and 'M' in 'IMPOSSIBLE' to create 'I'M POSSIBLE,' with a spectacular fireworks display celebration the transformation.
The Sochi 2014 Paralympics certainly showcased that motto, as Russia topped the standings with 30 golds and 80 total medals at the Games.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Kozak spoke, saying: "These Games have gone far beyond sports competitions. They showed what people from different countries and nationalities different cultures and traditions are capable of when they are united by a single goal and an inspired dream.
"Attitudes toward people with an impairment have changed among Russian society. The Paralympic Winter Games have become a catalyst for our efforts to create a barrier-free environment in Russia. The Games are over, but we promise that this important work will continue throughout our vast country."
Also in the Ceremony, the Whang Young Dai Award was presented to Australian alpine skier Toby Kane and Dutch snowboarder Bibian Mentel-Spee for not only achieving sporting excellence, but also for exemplifying the spirit of the Games by inspiring and exciting the world.
Norway's Eskil Hagen, Finland's Katja Saarinen and Russia's Mikhail Terentiev were introduced as the new members of the IPC Athletes' Council before the 8,000 Sochi 2014 Paralympic volunteers were recognised as heros of the Games. Soon after, a cast of performers in red, blue and green transformed the Paralympic Agitos into a giant heart, embracing 51 volunteers at its centre.
Visually impaired pianist Oleg Akkuratov played the Paralympic Anthem as the Paralympic Flag was lowered and passed on to the Mayor of PyeongChang before the South Korean flag was raised and the PyeongChang 2018 Games performers gave a magical performance.
An enchanting cast filled the stage for the Closing Ceremony finale, putting on a huge dance sequence that included four international voices -- Jose Carreras --Nafset Chenib, Diana Gurtskaya and Valeriy Kozlovsky -- and ended with a large fireworks display across the entire Olympic Park.
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Alpine skiing highlights from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Alpine skiing highlights from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Alpine skiing is practiced worldwide and features seven disciplines: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, super combined, team events and most recently snowboard. Athletes combine speed and agility while racing down slopes at speeds of around 100km/h.
Competition accommodates male and female athletes with a physical impairment such as spinal injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, les autres conditions and blindness/visual impairment.
Athletes compete in three categories based on their functional ability, and a results calculation system allows athletes with different impairments to compete against each other.
Skiers with blindness/visual impairment are guided through the course by sighted guides using signals to indicate the course to follow. Some athletes use equipment that is adapted to their needs including single ski, sit-ski or orthopaedic aids.
IPC Alpine Skiing acts as the International Federation for the sport which is co-ordinated by the IPC Alpine Skiing Technical Committee.
Six events are on the Paralympic Programme: Downhill, Super-G, Super Combined, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Snowboard which will make its debut at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Competition description
Downhill
Each athlete competes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. Athletes ski down a long, steep course and must pass through a relatively few number of gates. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified. For weather, safety and other reasons, the jury can decide to have two-run downhill if the vertical drop does not comply.
Slalom
Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event over a shorter course than other events but with a high number of gates that the athlete must negotiate. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Giant slalom
Each athlete completes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time. It is a technical event with a longer course and fewer gates than the slalom. The number of gates is determined by the vertical drop of the course. If an athlete misses a gate they are disqualified.
Super-G
A speed event where each athlete completes one run down the course with their finish time determining the final order based on ascending time. The course is generally shorter than downhill but longer than slalom and giant slalom.
Super combined
A combined competition which represents the final result of two disciplines - usually one of either a downhill or super-G and a single run of slalom. Each athlete competes two runs on the same day on different courses. Times from the two runs are added together to determine the final order based on ascending total time.
Snowboard cross
Each athlete competes three runs down the course with their finish time of their best two runs determining the final order based on ascending time. There is only one rider on the course at a time. The event takes place on a man-made course constructed from a variety of terrain features like bank turns, various types of jumps and rollers etc.
How to guides
To learn more about how the various impairment groups compete, check-out these informative 'How to' guides:
• A guide to skiing with a visual impairment
• A guide to sit-skiing
• A guide to standing skiing for athletes with an arm or leg impairment
• A guide to para-snowboard
History
Following the end of the Second World War, there was a systematic development of ski sport for persons with an impairment as injured ex-servicemen returned to the sport they loved. In 1948, the first courses were offered.
The first documented Championships for skiers with an impairment were held in Badgastein, Austria, in 1948 with 17 athletes taking part. Since 1950, events have been held around the world. The introduction of sit-ski allowed people in wheelchairs (paraplegics and double above-the-knee amputees) to begin to ski and race.
The first Paralympic Winter Games took place in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976 and featured two alpine disciplines - slalom and giant slalom.
Downhill was added to the Paralympic programme in 1984 in Innsbruck, Austria, and super-G was added in 1994 at Lillehammer, Norway. Sit-skiing was introduced as a demonstration sport at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympics and became a medal event at the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Games
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INCREDIBLE Scenes: Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
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The Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics were opened in style by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
It was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks.
"I call upon all those who experience these Games to have barrier-free minds," said International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven in an inspirational speech.
"Dreams do come true and, since winning the Games seven years ago, this part of Russia has undergone a monumental transformation.
"The Paralympics will surprise you, tremendous skills will excite you and examples of human endeavour will inspire you. The sport you witness here will change you. Not just for now, but forever."
The scenes of the ceremony were linked by the journey of the firebird, a mythical bird from Russian folklore said to be a symbol of wealth and happiness.
Featured performances came from 25-year-old Yulia Samoylova, who shot to fame in the Russian version of the X Factor, Faktor A, and acclaimed accordionist Alexey Levchuk.
The show culminated in a set piece involving a huge replica ice breaker, acrobats, dancers and fireworks.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Men's Para - Snowboard Cross 1 | Snowboarding | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games
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All the action from first men's run of this exciting new Paralympic sport.
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic OBS Intro (full HD)
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Day 8 | Highlights of the day | Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics
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As this incredible feast of sport draws to a close, here are some of the highlights from the penultimate day.
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To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org.
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Women's 1km sprint sitting Final | Nordic skiing | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway
Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA
Bronze medal:...
published: 12 Mar 2014
Women's 1km sprint sitting Final | Nordic skiing | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Women's 1km sprint sitting Final | Nordic skiing | Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
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Gold medal: Mariann MARTHINSEN - Norway
Silver medal: Tatyana FcFADDEN - USA
Bronze medal: Marta ZAYNULLINA- Russia
To see the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games schedule, results, medals table and details of where to watch on TV, please visit http://www.paralympic.org
For details on Paralympic classification, please visit: http://www.paralympic.org/classification
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Samsung - What's your problem? Sport doesn't care (Winter Paralympics)
Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Car...
published: 11 Mar 2014
Samsung - What's your problem? Sport doesn't care (Winter Paralympics)
Samsung - What's your problem? Sport doesn't care (Winter Paralympics)
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Music composition for this longer ad for Samsung's "What's Your Problem? Sport Doesn't Care" sponsorship campaign of the Sochi Winter Paralympics 2014. Directed by Henry-Alex Rubin of Smuggler, with 72andSunny Amsterdam.
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2014 Winter Paralympics closing in spectacular ceremony in Sochi
The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ce...
published: 17 Mar 2014
2014 Winter Paralympics closing in spectacular ceremony in Sochi
2014 Winter Paralympics closing in spectacular ceremony in Sochi
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The curtain has come down on the 2014 Winter Paralympics in a colourful and spectacular ceremony in Sochi.
2014 Winter Paralympics
The 2014 Winter Paralympics (Russian: Зимние Паралимпийские игры 2014, tr. Zimniye Paralimpiyskiye igry 2014), the eleventh Paralympic Winter Games, and also more generally known as the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, were a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), held in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia from 7–16 March 2014. 45 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) participated in the Games, which marked the first time Russia ever hosted the Paralympics. The Games featured 72 medal events in five sports, and saw the debut of snowboarding at the Winter Paralympics.
The lead-up to these Paralympics were met with concerns regarding Russia's recent military intervention in the nearby Crimean peninsula of Ukraine, which led to both the United Kingdom and United States choosing not to send governmental delegations to the Games, and British government officials intending to publicly boycott the games. While the IPC monitored the situation throughout the Games, these concerns did not affect the participation of athletes from these countries—although, the head of Ukraine's NPC threatened to pull its athletes from the Games if the situation escalated, and members of the Ukrainian team staged symbolic protests of the crisis throughout the Games.
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by Superchunk
Winter Games
by: Superchunkdistract me, winter games
I was about to get out the saw
and cut a hole in the icy ice
all day we slip and slide and fall
I hear the wind piling up the leaves
all along the rock wall
and you, you're cracking jokes
and burning wood from last fall
now it never snows no more
only freezing dirty rain
oh no, it never snows
but it gets that smell like it might
just the same
put your cold hands on my head
like a blanket around my brain
wrap a blanket around my brain yeah
everything you wanted
more than you could handle
and the light that surrounded you
leaves you in the dark
staring at a candle
roll me over, say my name
I slept right through the winter games
wake me up, nothing's changed
I slept right through the winter games
well your helmet, it had no scars
we leave our best coats in bars
like ice fisherman lose cars
distract me, winter games
I was about to get out the saw
and cut a hole in the icy ice
right through to where you are
everything you wanted
more than you could handle
and the light that surrounded you
leaves you in the dark
staring at a candle
everything you wanted
more than you could handle
and the cup that you drank from
just leaves you drunk
and staring at a candle
roll me over, say my name
I slept right through the winter games
wake me up, nothing's changed
I slept right through the winter games