Medals for Peace (nd-aktuell.de)

Medals for Peace (nd-aktuell.de)

Oksana Schischkowa (left) and her guide Andrei Marchenko won gold in the biathlon sprint for the visually impaired. Photo: AFP/Thomas Lovelock For the team from Ukraine, the momentary joy at the golden start to the Paralympics quickly turned into sadness and concern for their homeland. “They are still very quiet and thoughtful in the village,” […]

Russia’s war: Lesser leaves Instagram account to Ukrainian colleague

Russia’s war: Lesser leaves Instagram account to Ukrainian colleague

winter sports Russia’s war Biathlete Lesser leaves his Instagram account to a Ukrainian colleague Stand: 05.03.2022 | Reading time: 2 minutes “Someone has to stay here to help” The Russian army continues its bombing raids around Kyiv. Many people are fleeing, but “someone has to stay here to provide help,” explains Svitlana Kolesnyk from Ukraine. […]

Biathlon: Dmytro Pidruchnyi fights in Ukraine – Sport

Biathlon: Dmytro Pidruchnyi fights in Ukraine – Sport

Even during the Olympics, my thoughts were no longer exclusively focused on sports. This could be observed in the Zhangjiakou biathlon arena: as the athletes competed in their races, more and more Ukrainian flags appeared at the finish line as the games went on, apparently being waved and waved by team members. Other flags usually […]

Biathlon – Erik Lesser announces retirement – Sport

Biathlon – Erik Lesser announces retirement – Sport

Biathlon, Lesser: Former world champion Erik Lesser ends his biathlon career at the end of the season. “That’s it for me. I’m packing my things here now, doing my three World Cups and then: Adios Amigos! Then it’s enough for me and that fits quite well,” said the 33-year-old on Thursday in his podcast “Das […]

Paralympics in Beijing: biathlete Clara Klug’s losing streak

Paralympics in Beijing: biathlete Clara Klug’s losing streak

Clara Klug is now learning chess. This is quite appropriate for someone who passed the Abitur with a grade of 1.2. A friend gives her lessons and also homework. “You need alternatives,” says the 27-year-old. She would never have thought that she would play chess when the Paralympics were just around the corner. Klug can […]

Sports World Shuns Russia: Competitions Canceled, Athletes Declared Persona Non Grata

Sports World Shuns Russia: Competitions Canceled, Athletes Declared Persona Non Grata

The Global Sporting Backlash Against Russia The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the world, and the sporting arena is no exception. From relocated championships to canceled events and boycotts,the international community is taking a firm stance against Russia’s actions. Champions League Final Moved, Gazprom Partnership in Jeopardy just four years after hosting […]

The Invasion Also Affects Sport

The Invasion Also Affects Sport

the Ripple Effect of War: Sports Grapple with russia’s Invasion of Ukraine The devastating consequences of russia’s invasion of Ukraine extend far beyond the battlefield, casting a long shadow over the world of international sports. As the conflict intensifies, athletes, sporting bodies, and fans alike are grappling with the ethical and logistical challenges posed by […]

German Biathletes Win Bronze in Thrilling Relay Race

German Biathletes Win Bronze in Thrilling Relay Race

German Biathletes claim bronze in Thrilling Relay Race The German womenS biathlon team delivered a powerful performance in the 4x6km relay,securing a hard-fought bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. The emotional finish line scene captured the team’s dedication and resilience, with exhausted anchor denise Herrmann embraced by her teammates after a grueling race.This bronze marks […]

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet Wins Gold, Quentin Fillon Maillet Misses Grand Slam

Justine Braisaz-Bouchet Wins Gold, Quentin Fillon Maillet Misses Grand Slam

French Biathlon Shines, Ski Cross Falters on Day 14 of Beijing Games The penultimate day of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics saw a mixed bag of results for France.While biathlete Justine Braisaz-Bouchet secured a thrilling gold medal in the women’s mass start, Quentin Fillon Maillet narrowly missed a historic sixth medal, and the French ski […]