Russian national anthem played at Winter Paralympics as skier wins gold medal

Russia’s national anthem was played at the Winter Paralympics for the first time in over a decade after Varvara Voronchikhina won gold in the women’s super-G standing competition. This victory comes after she secured a bronze medal just two days earlier. Russian athletes, competing under their own flag following years of sanctions due to doping and geopolitical issues, have faced criticism from nations like Ukraine, which boycotted the opening ceremony.

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