Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Russia’s national anthem rang out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara ...
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Russian anthem, flags return to Paralympics for first time in a dozen years

Varvara Voronchikhina, of Russia, after winning a gold medal in Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Monday. Russia's national anthem was played at a Paralympics ...
Opinion

The Iranian women’s soccer team shows what real oppression looks like — after feminists’ Olympic bellyaching

Do all the people who groused about American hockey fear Trump alignment so much that they’d rather shamefully remain silent about the women of Iran?

Winter Olympics 2026: How 'Free Bird' became the anthem to USA hockey

Every U.S. goal at these Olympics is met with Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song from 1973, and American fans are loving it.
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Russian flag and anthem set to return at Paralympics after decade-long absence

It's another indicator that Russia and its national identity will be fully restored in Olympic circles well ahead of the 2028 ...
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USA hockey goal song, explained: How 'Free Bird' became the U.S. anthem for 2026 Olympics

Whenever the Americans score, 'Free Bird' echoes throughout the arena.

USA women's hockey sings national anthem arm in arm after Olympic gold medal win: 'The best part'

Team USA women's ice hockey team shared an emotional moment on the podium as the national anthem played after they captured Olympic gold in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.

Russian anthem to be played at Paralympics for first time since 2014

Russian national anthem to be played at Winter Paralympics for first time since 2014 as skier wins gold medal - Varvara Voronchikhina won a gold medal in skiing for Russia on Monday morning ...