Russian national anthem to play at Paralympic podium as Voronchikhin wins gold

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Milan, Russia AUSTRIA

Russia's Winter-Paralimpiad flag and song are returning for the first time since their absence in sochi, with Varvara Worontschikina securing a super-G victory to claim her nation's inaugural Paralympic title. The Russian skier triumphed at Cortona d'Ampezzo two days after finishing third on Sunday morning during qualifying heats of standing class competition and will be honored alongside the national anthem for this historic achievement in 2014 winter games since then

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Russian national anthem will be played at the Paralympic medal ceremony for the first time since 2014.
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Varvara Voronchikhina won Russia's gold medal, marking their first podium finish and top prize win in twelve years.
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"First" Russian female athlete to compete on a Winter-Paralimpiad
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