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Ukraine boycotts Winter Paralympics closing ceremony as China tops medal table

Ukraine China Para (Event) Paralympics (Event) Winter Paralympics
  • The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics concluded with a closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine, which protested Russia's presence at the Games.
  • China dominated the medals table, securing 15 gold medals, two more than the United States, which won the final gold in Para ice hockey.
  • The Games marked the return of the Russian flag and national anthem to the Paralympics for the first time since 2014, despite Ukrainian accusations of discrimination.
  • Milan Cortina was the largest Winter Paralympics ever, featuring a record 611 Para athletes from 55 nations and the highest number of female competitors.
  • The event, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics, experienced warm weather conditions that necessitated schedule changes, with heavy snow causing delays on the final day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

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