Russia flag raised and national anthem played after first gold at Winter Paralympics

Varvara Voronchikhina wins women’s super-G standingRussian anthem has not been heard at Games since 2014The Russian national anthem has been played at the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 as the skier Varvara Voronchikhina claimed gold in the women’s super-G standing.A tearful Voronchikhina received her medal on Monday afternoon, and the Russian flag was raised, after a dominant performance on the slopes of the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre. A watching crowd of international fans responded only with polite applause, but Voronchikhina’s success has already been celebrated by Russia’s sports minister. Continue reading...