Five South Tyroleans are in the squad of the Italian sledge hockey team. The two alpine skiers Hanjsörg Lantschner and Christian Lanthaler cross-country skier Roland Ruepp

The Paralympics begin on Friday – eight South Tyroleans at the start

In two days the starting signal will be given for the eleventh edition of the Paralympics in the Russian Olympic venue, where 575 athletes from a total of 45 countries are expected, including eight South Tyroleans. The Winter Games for physically disabled athletes last until March 16th.

March 05, 2014

From: sportsnews