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The Beijing Paralympics close on March 13 after nine days of sport that focused the worlds attention on the plight of Ukraines athletes and their calls for peace in their homeland while putting the planets most accomplished disabled winter athletes at center stage.

The flame was yesterday extinguished on Beijing’s Winter Paralympics after nine days of stellar performances from the host nation and Ukraine athletes reeling from Russia’s invasion. The Bird’s Nest Stadium hosted the closing ceremony, where China handed the baton to Italy’s Milano-Cortina, which is to stage the 2026 Winter Games. At the opening ceremony, China Central Television (CCTV) censored International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president Andrew Parsons’ forceful anti-war speech...

With Beijing 2022 fever yet to recede, the success of the Winter Paralympic Games is becoming more evident, as Team China saw an all-round breakthrough in both the medal tally and the athletes themselves, with more records set over the past week.

She still made history, becoming the first Israeli to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games when she finished the women’s giant slalom.

Feature: Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon brings joy and friendship-

Austrias speedy alpine skiing sisters proved just too hot to handle on a frigid Friday in Beijing, admits Menna Fitzpatrick.

Austrias speedy alpine skiing sisters proved just too hot to handle on a frigid Friday in Beijing, admits Menna Fitzpatrick.

Austrias speedy alpine skiing sisters proved just too hot to handle on a frigid Friday in Beijing, admits Menna Fitzpatrick.

Austrias speedy alpine skiing sisters proved just too hot to handle on a frigid Friday in Beijing, admits Menna Fitzpatrick.

Austrias speedy alpine skiing sisters proved just too hot to handle on a frigid Friday in Beijing, admits Menna Fitzpatrick.