More than 560 athletes from 46 countries competed at the Beijing Winter Paralympics this month. The Games came amid a diplomatic boycott over China’s human rights violations, a war in Ukraine that resulted in the ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes, and a system of health measures to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the difficult circumstances, action across six winter sports give rise to memorable moments and medals galore. Ahead, check out a few of the highlights from the 2022 Paralympics in Beijing. Though we’ll have to wait another four years for another Winter Paralympic Games, here’s to a solid showing of athleticism, sportsmanship, and pride!
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