Overview
- Putin congratulated the Paralympic Committee of Russia on its 30th anniversary in a message published on the Kremlin website.
- He said Russian Paralympians are again competing at major international events under national symbols, calling it a big common victory.
- The message highlights the committee’s mission to unite thousands of people with disabilities and to promote adaptive sport.
- Putin credited the committee’s competent, consistent work for outstanding results at world and European championships as well as the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
- RIA Novosti reported the remarks on January 5 after the Kremlin released the telegram.