24 February, 1998 - 00:00
On Saturday Ukrainian's official delegation of paraplegics left for Nagano to participate in the Second Special Winter Olympics. Twelve physically challenged athletes will compete in the biathlon and ski races. This will be Ukraine's debut in the Winter Special Olympics.
Ukraine's team will be led by Europe Cup ski champion Svitlana Tryfonova who carried Ukraine's flag at the Atlanta Special Olympics. Three time silver medalist in swimming Olena Akopian will also compete.
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