The 2014 Winter Paralympics officially kicked off Friday in a lavish ceremony that included an appearance by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Wheelchair curler Sonja Gaudet acted as Canada’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony.
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Canada won 19 medals at the Vancouver Paralympics four years ago.
On Twitter, Canadian Paralympian gold medallist and ice sledge hockey and basketball player Billy Bridges shared a photo of Team Canada at Sochi:
Despite Russia’s military moves in Crimea, Ukraine will compete in the Games. The country made the announcement shortly before today’s opening ceremony.
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