Torch-bearers Olga Semyonova and Alexei Ashapatov take part in the final stage of the Paralympic torch relay at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392253
A fireworks display during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392245
Representatives of the United States during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392242
Mykhaylo Tkachenko, flag-bearer of the Ukrainian national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392240
Head coach of the Russian team in alpine skiing Alexander Nazarov, judge of skiing and biathlon Yelena Mokerova and world championship medalist, skier Valery Redkozubov, from left center, recite the oath of the Paralympics with athletes, referees, coaches at the opening ceremony of the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.07.03.2014#2392232
IPC President Philip Craven gives a welcoming speech at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392219
A fireworks display above Fisht Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392212
Ulrik Nyvold, foreground, flag-bearer of the Danish national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392211
The Paralympic flag raised at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392206
The Paralympic flag raised at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392205
The Russian national flag and the Paralympic flag raised at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392202
A fireworks display above Fisht Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392201
A fireworks display above Fisht Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392199
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392198
Christoph Kunz, flag-bearer of the Swiss national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392195
The Paralympic flag raised at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392194
The Paralympic flag carried out at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392189
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392184
Gal Jakic, foreground, flag-bearer of the Slovenian national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392183
IPC President Philip Craven, left, and President of the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee Dmitry Chernyshenko at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392182
IPC President Philip Craven, left, and President of the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee Dmitry Chernyshenko at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392181
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392178
Russian State Duma deputy Mikhail Terentyev at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics, March 7, 2014.07.03.2014#2392172
Singer Yulia Samoilova performs at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392171
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392167
Representatives of Italy during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392155
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392153
Representatives of Japan during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392150
Representatives of France during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392147
Representatives of the United States during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392146
Representatives of Russia during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392143
Representatives of the United States during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392139
Representatives of the United States during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392136
Mykhaylo Tkachenko, flag-bearer of the Ukrainian national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392133
Mykhaylo Tkachenko, flag-bearer of the Ukrainian national team, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392132
Representatives of Canada during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392125
Arly Velasquez, the flag-bearer of the Mexican national team during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392123
Representatives of Norway during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392120
Representatives of Norway during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392116
Representatives of the Netherlands during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392115
Sonja Gaudet, foreground, the flag-bearer of the Canadian national team, foreground, during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392109
President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach (left) and State Duma Deputy Mikhail Terentyev at the opening ceremony of the XI Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi.07.03.2014#2392107
Representatives of Italy during the parade of athletes and members of national delegations at the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics.07.03.2014#2392105