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Are you inspired to try disability winter sports by the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games? Find out about the different sports and locate clubs where you can go to try them
The sword is one of the oldest weapons, used since ancient times as a means of settling disputes. The modern sport of Wheelchair Fencing is a blend of mental agility, speed and tactics and has been part of the Paralympic programme since the first Games at Rome 1960.
Often considered the showcase of the Paralympic Games, people are drawn to Athletics to witness the speed of the sprinter, the strength of the thrower, and the endurance of the distance athlete.