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Russia Wins Winter Paralympic Gold Under Its Own Flag, First Since 2014
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Russia Claims First Winter Paralympic Gold Since 2014 Under Own Flag
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News18
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09-03-2026, 17:35
Russia Claims First Winter Paralympic Gold Since 2014 Under Own Flag
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Varvara Voronchikhina won gold in the women’s super-G standing event at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
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This marks Russia’s first Winter Paralympic gold medal under its own flag since 2014, ending a decade-long wait.
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The 23-year-old skier also secured bronze in the downhill, Russia's first Winter Paralympics podium in 12 years.
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The participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under national flags is controversial due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Russia was banned from the 2018 Winter Paralympics (doping) and excluded from 2022 (Ukraine invasion), returning as neutral in 2024 Summer Games.
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