The message reads, in part:
“The Russian Paralympic family unites through its noble goals the talented and strong-willed people, who have not only achieved success in various sports events but have also become an inspiring example for the entire society. Our athletes always show triumphant performance at most prestigious international competitions, and they again convincingly reaffirmed their leadership at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
We are sincerely proud of today’s prize winners, including winners of the previous Paralympic Games and, of course, their wonderful coaches and mentors – those who help athletes to regain faith in themselves and confidently advance towards new achievements and records.”