Vladimir Putin declares Sochi Paralympics open as Ukraine let only one Paralympian to parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially opened the Sochi Paralympics on Friday evening amid controversial mayhem in Ukraine and Crimea (scroll for VIDEO).
Vladimir Putin opens Sochi Paralympics during his short speech at Fisht Stadium
In his short speech, Russia’s head of state added: “We are proud our country has been entrusted with the honour of this unique event, which has no equal for its inspirational force.”
The Paralympic torch lit the cauldron next to the Fisht stadium thus marking the official start of the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.
World’s best Paralympians will fight for medals in the coming nine days of sporting events as the competition is set to close on 16 March 2014.
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Probably one of the most notable display of the Opening Ceremony was the entry of Ukraine’s “team” as only one Ukrainian Paralympian, Nordic skier Mykhaylo Thackenko, took part in the parade this evening, the rest of the 23-member team preferring to stay away. The athlete who was carrying proudly his country’s flag, received warm applause from the audience in the stands.
Paralympic flame lighted the cauldron to kick off Sochi 2014 Paralympics
Skier Mykhaylo Thackenko was the only Ukrainian athlete parading at the Opening Ceremony
Video: Sochi 2014 Paralympics – Opening Ceremony