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Belarus’ Svirydzenka wins Paralympic gold in cross-country skiing sprint
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MINSK, 10 March (BelTA) – Belarusian Raman Svirydzenka has claimed gold in the cross-country skiing men’s sprint classic at the XIV Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, BelTA has learned.
The 21-year-old athlete emerged victorious in the LW2-LW9 categories (standing athletes with limb impairments). In the sprint qualification, Svirydzenka posted only the 12th result among 30 participants and secured the last qualifying spot for the next stage. Raman then went on to win his semifinal and also finished first in the final, finishing three seconds ahead of silver medalist Sebastian Marburger of Germany. The top three was rounded out by French Benjamin Daviet, who finished seven seconds behind the Belarusian.
Earlier this season, Svirydzenka won the sprint at the January World Cup stage in Germany. Raman’s gold medal is the first award for Belarusian team at the current Paralympics. In the same discipline, within the LW10-LW12 classes (sitting athletes) for women, Belarusian competitors Lidziya Loban and Valiantsina Biryla concluded their performance in the semifinals, taking 9th and 12th place respectively. Meanwhile, in the LW2-LW9 categories for women, Darya Fedzkovich finished in 14th position.
On 11 March, 10km interval start classic will be held on the Tesero track. Relay races are scheduled for 14 March, and individual 20 km freestyle races will take place on the final day of the Paralympics, 15 March. In total, the XIV Paralympic Winter Games have brought together more than 600 athletes from 55 countries in Italy. Belarusian athletes are competing under the national symbols.
Belarus president congratulates skier Raman Svirydzenka on Winter Paralympics gold
MINSK, 10 March (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Raman Svirydzenka, a member of the national handisport team, on winning a gold medal at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the press service of the head of state told BelTA.
“Your victory, in honor of which the national flag was raised and our country’s anthem was played at the Olympic stadium in Italy, confirmed the best traditions of Belarusian Paralympic sport. This is a great achievement for you, for the country, and for all of us,” the congratulatory message reads.
The president wished Raman Svirydzenka good health, happiness, and new accomplishments.
Belarus’ NOC congratulates skier on Paralympics gold
MINSK, 10 March (BelTA) – President of the National Olympic Committee Viktor Lukashenko has congratulated Raman Svirydzenka on the Belarusian team’s first gold award at the 14th Winter Paralympic Games in Italy, the NOC press service told BelTA.
The 21-year-old athlete emerged victorious in the LW2-LW9 categories (standing athletes with limb impairments). In the final Raman Svirydzenka was ahead of skiers from Germany, France, China, Norway, and Canada. Belarusian athletes use national symbols during the competitions.
“Your courage, strength of spirit, and skill inspire millions of Belarusians, who support you wholeheartedly and proudly watch the performances of the Paralympians. Despite all the difficulties during the qualification, you managed to pull yourself together and show your best in the final of the tournament,” the NOC head noted. “Thanks to this triumphant victory, for the first time in a long time the anthem of our country was played and our flag was raised at the Paralympics. The entire Belarus is proud of you.”
A total of over 600 athletes from 55 countries, including four Belarusian skiers, are taking part in the 14th Winter Paralympic Games in Italy. On 11 March, 10km interval start classic will be held on the Tesero track. Relay races are scheduled for Saturday, 14 March, and individual 20km freestyle races will take place on 15 March.
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