The first Winter Paralympics took place in 1976 in rnskldsvik, Sweden. They are held in the same city as the Winter Olympics, with the 2010 event taking place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The 2014 Winter Paralympics will take place in Sochi, Russiathe first time Russia’s hosted the event.Alpine skiing (1976-current)Ice sledge hockey (1994-current)Nordic skiing biathlon (1988-current)Nordic cross-country skiing (1976-current)Wheelchair curling (2006-current)