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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The Russian team took third place in the medal standings at the 2026 Paralympic Games. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated the Russian Paralympic team.
"I congratulate our team on their brilliant performance at the XIV Winter Paralympics in Italy! Russian athletes won eight gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. They took third place, despite only six athletes competing for the medals. This is significantly fewer than the other leading teams. As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin notes, the foundation of success is tireless work, self-confidence, and dedication to a beloved cause. In the current circumstances, our athletes have proven to the world that Russia is a proud name! Thank you for the spectacular sport, unwavering will, and the joy you gave us!" the Deputy Prime Minister stated.
He added that for the first time in 12 years, Russian athletes marched at the opening ceremony under their own flag and anthem. This success was made possible thanks to the efforts of the Russian Olympic and Paralympic Committees, the Ministry of Sport, and sports federations.
The Games were attended by alpine skiers Alexey Bugayev and Varvara Voronchikhina, skiers Ivan Golubkov, Anastasia Bagiyan, Sergey Sinyakin, and snowboarders Dmitry Fadeyev and Philippe Shebbo.
Gold medals at the Games were won by skiers Anastasia Bagiyan (three-time Paralympic champion), Ivan Golubkov (two victories), alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina (two gold medals) and Alexey Bugayev (one gold medal).
Varvara Voronchikhina won silver (alpine skiing, giant slalom). Bronze went to Alexey Bugayev (alpine skiing, downhill, and giant slalom) and Varvara Voronchikhina (alpine skiing, downhill).
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