The sports delegation of Uzbekistan participated in the grand opening ceremony of the XIV Winter Paralympic Games at the "Verona Arena" stadium in Italy. The main representatives of the republic were members of the national para-alpine skiing team, Firdavs Hidoyatov and Yulduz Mahmudova.

The official start of the games was given on March 6. The opening ceremony and the procession of Uzbek athletes were observed from the stands of the historic sports facility by the Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee, Mukhtorkhon Toshkhodjaev.

The key stage of the competitions will take place in two Italian cities—Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The tournament will last until March 15. Uzbek alpine skiers will begin their medal quest in the coming days, representing Uzbekistan on challenging winter slopes.

The competition program includes disciplines on snow and ice, with Italy hosting the Winter Paralympics for the second time in history.

Source: podrobno.uz