Anastasia Latina was forced to retire today (Tuesday) from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, after receiving hard news that her father had been captured.
The 19-year-old Latina was scheduled to take part in the middle-distance biathlon event in the biathlon industry, but did not show up for the competition, when later, delegation spokeswoman Natalia Hark announced what the reason was: ", Said the spokeswoman.
"She was very upset and could not take part in the race."
Hark added that Latina is receiving support from the team doctor, and at the same time added that the home of the Ukrainian national team coach in Kharkov has been bombed in recent days.
Anastasia Latina.
Hard week,
Last Saturday, Latina still managed to participate in the games, when she took part in the sprint competition, which she finished in tenth place.
She is also scheduled to take part in the games this weekend, at the end of the units in the biathlon, which it is currently unknown whether she will take part in.
The Ukrainian delegation to Beijing, numbered 20 athletes (who arrived almost at the last minute for the Paralympic Winter Games), with the help of the International Paralympic Association (IPC).
At the end of four days of competition, the members of the delegation achieved 17 medals and are in second place overall in the table.
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