Belgium has competed at every Summer Paralympics, and most of the Winter Paralympic Games. After participating at the inaugural 1976 Winter Paralympics. The Belgians did not participate in the 1980, 1998, or 2002 editions, but have sent a delegation to every other Winter Paralympics. Their only medal at the Winter Paralympics coming into Sochi was a bronze in alpine skiing at the 1994 Winter Paralympics. The Belgian delegation consisted of two athletes, Jasper Balcaen in alpine skiing, and Denis Colle, a snowboarder. Colle was chosen as the flag bearer for the parade of nations during the opening ceremony, and for the closing ceremony.