Winter Paralympics: Russia flies flag with first medals since 2014 as Ukraine stage gold rush

Medals are Russia’s first at winter paras in 12 yearsTaras Rad leads Ukraine’s table-topping first-day haulRussian athletes have seized the chance afforded them by these Winter Paralympic Games, claiming two medals on their return from suspension. But as the action came to a close on the opening day, it was Ukraine who led the medal table.The return of Russia to international competition under their own colours has dominated headlines at Milano-Cortina. Bronze medals for two world champion Alpine skiers - Varavara Vorinchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev - in events that are not their strongest, will only increase the scrutiny. However, a dominant day in the Nordic events, including a clean sweep in the men’s biathlon sprint, means Ukraine’s pledge to “be strong” at these Games has begun in convincing fashion. Continue reading...


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