Golden flag carrier: Semechin and Schmidt represent Germany in Paris

Golden flag carrier: Semechin and Schmidt represent Germany in Paris

In a festive and meaningful ceremony, the Paralympic gold medalist Elena Semechin and Fechter Maurice Schmidt will wear the German flag at the final ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris. This important message was announced by the German Disabled Sports Association according to the balance sheet press conference. The solemn event in the legendary Stade de France begins on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

Maurice Schmidt already showed brilliant achievements in his second participation in the games. With the saber, he was able to prevail undefeated and thus win an impressive gold medal. On the other hand, the visually impaired swimmer Elena Semechin, who continues to compete under her former name Krawzow for sponsoring reasons, reached the maximum in the swimming pool over the distance of 100 meters breast.

outstanding role models for para-sport

Delegation manager Karl Quade proudly commented on both athletes: "Elena and Maurice have enthusiastic millions of people for the entire team in Germany. Many inspire their success and commitment because they act as bright spots not only in competition, but also outside of sport.

Both athletes not only represent the German team excellently, but also set a sign of hope and inspiration for the community. Semechin and Schmidt are parade examples of how perseverance, persistence and talent can bring members of para sport to the top of the world. Your contributions to sport have contributed to the awareness and recognition for athletes with disabilities to get to the enormous meaning.

At the beginning of the games there was already a magnificent opening ceremony in which the triathlete Martin Schulz and Canutin Edina Müller had the honor of acting as German flag carriers. Schulz presented himself with a bronze medal, while Müller is still active after her appearance on the big stage and faces the final on Sunday. Such exciting moments in the patronage of para-sports reinforce the desire of many athletes to further profile themselves on both the international parquet and in their own country.

Elena Semechin and Maurice Schmidt not only stand for personal success, but also for a completely new perception and appreciation of para sports. Their commitment and their achievements bring the paralympism into the focus of public interest and send a strong message: sport connects, inspires and overcomes borders.