At the Beijing Paralympics, Biathlon Men's and Women's 10kg on the 5th, Ukrainian athletes won a total of nine medals, including two gold medals.
Irina Buoy, who won the gold medal in the women's 10-kilometer standing-sliding class, reminded her of her homeland, where Russia's military invasion continued, "I want to give our grades and medals."
Ukrainian athletes dominated the podium in the women's 10-kilometer standing-sliding class.
"I have a mission here. I want to showcase Ukraine again with this medal," said Irina Buoy, who won her first gold medal.
And about standing on the podium with two Ukrainian players, "I'm really happy to share the podium with my teammates. Our achievements and medals are Ukrainians, each one and the Ukrainian army that protects us. I want to give it to my soldiers. This is the place of our battle. "
Olexandra Cononova, who won the silver medal, said, "It was emotionally difficult to concentrate on the competition and it was the most difficult Paralympic Games. Among them, this silver medal is equal to a gold medal for me." He said, "I am now living in Ukraine during the war. Ukrainians should be brave and live in peace. My heart and soul are all with my family."
Liudmyla Liashenko, who won the bronze medal, said, "The situation in Ukraine has had a big impact on me, and I am worried about my relatives and all Ukrainians."