Russian skier Bugayev wins second bronze at Paralympics
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On 7 March 2026, Russian para alpine skier Alexey Bugayev won a bronze medal in downhill at the 2026 Paralympics, giving Russia its second bronze of the Games. The result put the Russian flag back on a Paralympic podium after years of restrictions linked to doping sanctions. On 9–10 March, Bugayev led the first run of the super combined but then missed out on another medal in the later stages.
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- •Alexey Bugayev took bronze in para alpine downhill skiing at the 2026 Paralympics on 7 March 2026.
- •Bugayev’s downhill bronze was the second bronze medal for the Russian team at these Paralympic Games.
- •Media reports described the medal ceremony as the return of the Russian flag to a Paralympic podium after previous bans on its display.
- •On 9 March 2026, Bugayev finished just outside the medals in another Paralympic event, narrowly missing a second bronze.
- •On 10 March 2026, Bugayev led after the first stage of the super combined event at the Paralympics.
- •Chinese coverage highlighted that Russian athletes won two downhill bronze medals, bringing the national flag back to medal ceremonies.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Alexey Bugayev converts his super combined lead into another medal Russia’s Paralympic team could climb higher in the medal table and gain more positive coverage at home.
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RUKommersant (RU)Горнолыжник Бугаев лидирует после первого этапа суперкомбинации на ПаралимпиадеRURBC (RU)Российский горнолыжник остановился в шаге от второй бронзы ПаралимпиадыRUTASS (EN)Para alpine skier Alexey Bugayev wins bronze medal in downhill skiing at ParalympicsRUInterfax (RU)Российский горнолыжник Бугаев стал бронзовым призером Паралимпиады