Winter Paralympics

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2022 winter paralympics

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy (CNA)

BEIJING: Athletes paraded through Beijing's National Stadium as the Winter Paralympics opened on Friday (Mar 4) after a storm of controversy that surrounded ...

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As war rages, Winter Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia (USA TODAY)

The Winter Paralympics have opened in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone.

The crowd cheered him on until he mounted it properly in the center of a large white snowflake that then ascended to the top of the open-air stadium. Competitors from other countries applauded and cheered and a few came up and hugged the Ukrainians. All the athletes and spectators wore face masks to protect against the coronavirus, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and other dignitaries. The Chinese government has refrained from criticizing the invasion and opposed the U.S., European and other sanctions imposed on Russia. “Tonight, I want, I must begin with a message of peace,” Parsons said in brief remarks to the athletes and spectators at the Bird's Nest stadium. And the world of sports is no exception.

Message of peace: Beijing 2022 Paralympics commence in shadow ... (CBC.ca)

In absence of Russian and Belarusian athletes barred from competition due to the roles of each nation in the ongoing war in Ukraine, ...

The crowd cheered him on until he mounted it properly in the centre of a large white snowflake that then ascended to the top of the open-air stadium. The 59-year-old struck gold at Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014 before adding a bronze medal in Pyeongchang. The live broadcast of the opening on Chinese state TV did not translate Parsons' condemnation of war and and then lowered the volume of his remarks in English for a while. "Many members of our team had to escape while there was bombardment and shells exploding." Competitors from other countries applauded and cheered and a few came up and hugged the Ukrainians. WATCH "We were trying to protect the Games from war." "Tonight, the Paralympic Movement calls on world authorities to come together, as athletes do, and promote peace, understanding and inclusion. The 21st century is a time for dialogue and diplomacy, not war and hate," he said. WATCH WATCH WATCH

Xi declares opening of Winter Paralympics (ecns)

Touching performances and technology-enhanced visual effects at an emotional and romantic opening ceremony wowed the world on Friday night as President Xi ...

A Winter Paralympic Waltz was also staged at the opening ceremony. To the people of China: Xiexie (thank you)." "In 2008, Beijing delivered a high-standard Paralympic Games with distinctive features.

Calls for peace and inclusion dominated the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony (unknown)

Fireworks are seen as the Olympic cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics at the Beijing National Stadium on March 04 ...

A platform emerged from the stadium floor, bringing Duan alone to the center of the snowflake. The opening ceremony included a video montage of people touching their torches together to light them, against a variety of backdrops and landscapes. The Paralympic torch looks like a silver and gold scroll and bears similarities to its Olympic counterpart, as organizers explain. The torchbearer was Li Duan, a visually impaired long jumper who won medals in Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 before his retirement. A young girl picked up a lantern, placing it on the high-definition LED floor to create color and movement across the stadium. Thirteen interpreters (symbolizing the 13th Winter Paralympics) stood around them on rotating LED snowflakes, raising their arms and fingers to the beat of the music. He did not mention Russia by name, but called for the Olympic Truce for peace – a United Nations resolution adopted by consensus in December – to be respected and observed. "Here in Beijing, Paralympic athletes from 46 different nations will compete with each other, not against each other," he said at one point. Carter is a three-time Paralympian who made his debut at the Sochi Games in 2014. Team USA is made up of 67 athletes, including two guides for visually impaired athletes, with a mix of veterans and newcomers. The team includes two six-time Paralympians, Nordic skiers Oksana Masters and Aaron Pike, and one five-time Paralympian, Laurie Stephens in alpine skiing. And one is here in Beijing."

Oksana Masters wins first US gold of Winter Paralympics (Home of the Olympic Channel)

The Winter Paralympics feature 78 medal events across six sports — Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, hockey and curling — with more than 700 athletes expected to compete from around the world, including 67 Americans. ON HER TURF: ...

It was a rematch of the 2018 Paralympic final, won on Farmer’s golden goal in overtime. Ukraine, a Paralympic power, won the most biathlon medals at the 2018 Paralympics. And I can’t wait to race for the two countries that make me whole.” She moved into a tie for third on the U.S. women’s career Winter Paralympic medal list with her eighth. She won two cycling golds at the Tokyo Games six months ago. Gretsch won triathlon gold at the Tokyo Games.