The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games , which will be held in Beijing , the Chinese capital , officially begin. Sports fans are eagerly waiting for the Paralympic Winter Games after the 2022 Winter Olympics . The search engine Google , known for including special days, did not miss the Paralympic Games. Google has prepared a fun Doodle for the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games . So, when will the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games start? Here are all the curiosities about the games...
Sports fans are eagerly waiting for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games . The games to be held in Beijing , the capital of China , will officially start after the ceremony to be held at the National Beijing Stadium with a capacity of 80,000 people . China, which also organizes the 2022 Winter Olympics , will host the games, which will be held for the 13th time this year , for the first time.
WHEN DO THE PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEGIN?
Paralympic winter games , in which 78 races will be held in 6 branches , will start today (Friday, 4 March) and will end on 13 March.
FUN DOODLE FROM GOOGLE
Standing out with the Doodles it prepared for special occasions, Google did not forget the Paralympic Winter Games. Google has prepared a fun Doodle for the Paralympic Games .
WHICH BRANCHES ARE THERE?
According to the information on the website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), more than 650 athletes from 49 countries will participate in the organization, and there will be competition in 6 branches. 78 races will be held in the organization, which includes alpine skiing, biathlon, ski running, ice hockey, snowboarding and wheelchair curling.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRY GERMANY
At the Paralympic Winter Games, which was held for the first time in 1976, Germany is the most successful country with a total of 364 medals, 137 gold, 121 silver and 106 bronze. Germany is followed by Norway with 330 medals (136 gold, 109 silver, 85 bronze) and the USA with 313 medals (110 gold, 119 silver, 84 bronze).
Russian and Belarusian Athletes CANNOT PARTICIPATE
The games will take place in the shadow of the war, due to Russia 's military intervention in Ukraine , supported by Belarus. With the decision of the IPC, Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be able to participate in the games due to "increasing tension in the Olympic village". 71 athletes from Russia and 12 athletes from Belarus were expected to compete in the Games.