Kazakhstani Yerbol Khamitov became a champion of the Para Nordic Skiing World Championships held in Östersund, Sweden, El.kz reports.
He won a gold medal in men’s para ski cross-country, completing his routine in 2 minutes and 44.33 seconds. Ukrainian athlete Taras Rad took a silver medal, and Cristian Westemaier Ribera of Brazil clinched bronze.
Earlier, on January 21, Yerbol became a bronze medalist in men’s 7.5km sprint sitting (para-biathlon) competition.
102 para-athletes from 18 countries of the world are taking part in the World Championships. The event will last until January 29.