Belarusian athletes from the XIV Winter Paralympic Games in Italy were solemnly welcomed at Minsk National Airport. Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus Andrei Lobovich read out a congratulatory address from the Head of State. The delegation consisted of 12 people – athletes, coaches, health workers and officials. Lidia Loban, Valentina Birilo, Daria Fedkovich and Roman Sviridenko took part in the races at the Tezero track. Roman Sviridenko won gold in the sprint and silver in the individual 10 km race.