China Dominates, Russia Returns: Winter Paralympics Recap

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The Milan Cortina, Winter Paralympics wrapped up on Sunday with a closing ceremony boy-cotted

by Ukraine.

China dominated the medals table with 15 gold medals, beating the United States by two.

The U.S. pair ice hockey team grabbed the final gold of these games, which marked the

50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics.

Russia made a big comeback, competing under its own flag for the first time since the

2014 Sochi Games.

Its national anthem played eight times after victories, the first time in more than a decade

at Paralympics events.

This returned following years of sanctions over doping and conflicts.

Ukraine skipped both opening and closing ceremonies to protest Russia's presence, accusing

the International Paralympic Committee of favoring Russian.

Athletes.

Committee called it an attempt to politicize the sports.

Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions affected others, like Iran's sole skier who couldn't

travel safely.

These were the largest Winter Paralympics ever, with 611 athletes from 55 nations, including

a record 160 women.

China took 44 total medals, while host Italy earned seven golds.

Standouts included Veronica Ainer, with four golds and Oksana masters, adding to her

record as America's top Winter Paralympian.

Heavy snow finally hit on closing day after warm weather delays, and curling face to pre-game

scandal with missing stones.

Next up, the French Alps host in 2030.

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