In Sochi the World Cup in cross-country skiing and biathlon among athletes with lesions of the musculoskeletal system and visually impairment started. This was one of many testing events in the preparation for the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi -2014

On March 17, 2013 one of many testing events in preparation for the future Paralympic Games in Sochi launched. {nl}{nl}The World Cup in cross-country skiing and biathlon, among athletes with visual impairment and disorders of musculoskeletal system. During the first day of competitions, the Russian National Team won nine medals, among those were : 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.