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Warwara Worontschichina Wins Gold: First Russian Medal at Winter Paralympics Amidst Controversy

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Warwara Worontschichina Delivers First Russian Paralympic Gold Since 2014 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – Warwara Worontschichina etched her name into Paralympic history on Monday, securing Russia’s first gold medal at the Winter Paralympics since 2014. The 23-year-old skier triumphed in the women’s Super-G standing class in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, two days after claiming bronze in the … Read more

Verona Paralympics: Somber Opening with Protests & Empty Seats

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Verona, Italy – The XIV Winter Paralympics officially began Friday evening in the historic Verona Arena, but the opening ceremony was marked by a subdued atmosphere, geopolitical tensions, and a noticeable absence of full national delegations. Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the Games open at 9:19 PM local time (21:19 CET), twelve days after the … Read more