Ukraine athletes protest on podium at Russian Paralympics

On a podium in Russia, Ukrainian athletes covered their Paralympic medals in a silent protest against the turmoil engulfing their country.

Ukraine athletes protest on podium at Russian Paralympics

On a podium in Russia, Ukrainian athletes covered their Paralympic medals in a silent protest against the turmoil engulfing their country.

Ukraine’s team decided against boycotting the Sochi Games, which are ending, despite Russian forces taking over part of their country in the week before the Paralympics.

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