Russia’s National Anthem Returns to Paralympics After 12 Years as Voronchikhina Wins Gold
Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 5:39 PM IST Russia is back. After 12 years of silence, its national anthem played at the Paralympics as Voronchikhina claimed stunning gold in Italy. Varvara Voronchikhina in the 2026 Paralympic Games. (Image Courtesy: BBC) Russia’s national anthem rang out at a Paralympic Games for the first time in 12 years…