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Paralympic Medalists Celebrated at Gothenburg Parasport Gala

It was the ladies' evening at the Parasport Gala in Gothenburg. Among other things, the Paralympic bronze medalists Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich and Anna Beck were awarded.

Paralympic Medalists Celebrated at Gothenburg Parasport Gala

Paralympic Bronze Medalist Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich Faces Career Halt

In September, Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich won a bronze medal in judo at the Paralympic Games in Paris. But now her career may be over – after her appeal against a withdrawn attendant support was rejected.

Paralympic Bronze Medalist Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich Faces Career Halt

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised

The Paralympic hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich is forced to end her athletic career since the City of Gothenburg has withdrawn her escort service. I get frustrated but at the same time not surprised, says Åsa Llinares Norlin, chairperson of the Swedish Paralympic Committee.

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised

The Bronze Hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich: "Shocked and Very Sad"

Last summer, Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich was at the top of her career and took bronze in the Paralympic Games in Paris. Now, the City of Gothenburg is withdrawing her guide, which makes it impossible for her to continue her athletic career.

The Bronze Hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich: "Shocked and Very Sad"

Record interest in the Paralympics: "Can inspire"

Interest in the Paralympics has never been greater. During the summer's competitions in Paris, the media impact in Sweden increased by 54 percent compared to the Paralympics in Tokyo 2021, according to the Swedish Parasport Federation.

Record interest in the Paralympics: "Can inspire"

"Do I have the energy, I need to do this full-time"

The Paralympics in Paris ended with three Swedish medals. If nothing happens, there will likely be even fewer in the future.

"Do I have the energy, I need to do this full-time"

Swedish bronze joy in Paris: "So incredibly nice"

Judoka Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich takes bronze in Paralympics. The Swede won the bronze match against the Turk Merve Uslu.

Swedish bronze joy in Paris: "So incredibly nice"

Guide to the Paralympics in Paris

Will it be as big a success as the Olympic Games? Can Ukraine continue to dominate despite two and a half years of war? Here's everything you need to know about the Paralympics in Paris. .

Guide to the Paralympics in Paris

This is Sweden's team for the Paralympics: "Proud"

Summer Olympic Games in Paris are completed. Now the focus is on Paralympics in the same city.

This is Sweden's team for the Paralympics: "Proud"

The Swede to Defend Paralympic Gold in Paris

The shooter Philip Jönsson is selected to defend his Paralympic gold on 10 meter standing air rifle (SH2) from Tokyo in Paris – despite an injury- and illness-filled season. "Now I feel great joy and relief over being clear and I look forward to going to the Paralympics and showing that it's where I belong", says the 30-year-old from Mariestad who took Sweden's only gold three years ago.

The Swede to Defend Paralympic Gold in Paris