Russia celebrates Paralympic gold in women’s super-G
Varvara Voronchikhina secured Russia’s first Winter Paralympic gold medal under its own flag since 2014, winning the women’s super-G standing event in Cortina. The International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with their national flags despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Voronchikhina, already a bronze medallist last weekend, outperformed French competitor Aurelie Richard to claim the top spot. Russia’s sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, congratulated her on the achievement.
Match highlights
- Varvara Voronchikhina claimed gold in the women’s super-G standing event in Cortina.
- She previously won bronze last weekend, marking Russia’s first Winter Games podium in 12 years.
- Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes were permitted to compete under their national flags.
- Russia’s sports minister, Mikhail Degtyarev, celebrated the gold medal win publicly.
- Russia was previously banned from the 2018 and 2022 Paralympics, with some athletes competing as neutrals.
