Winter Paralympics: Russia flies flag with first medals since 2014 as Ukraine stage gold rush

Medals are Russia’s first at winter paras in 12 years Taras Rad leads Ukraine’s table-topping first-day haul Russian athletes have seized the chance afforded them by these Winter Paralympic Games, claiming two medals on their return from suspension. But as the action came to a close on the opening day, it was Ukraine who led the medal table. The return of Russia to international competition under their own colours has dominated headlines at Milano-Cortina. Bronze medals for two world champion