Athletistic / Figure skating. Olympic figure skating champion Roman Kostomarov of Russia addressed the Russian Paralympians. The Paralympic Games begin on August 28 in Paris, France.

Russian athletes will participate in neutral status.

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Recall that Kostomarov lost his feet and hands due to a severe form of pneumonia. The athlete spent more than six months in hospital.

“They all overcame. I can only wish them, of course, to prove, to show their strength, their patience and to win, win and win again. They are all beautiful anyway.

“If possible, if it will be broadcast, of course, I will probably watch something,” Kostomarov was quoted as saying by TASS.



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