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First Israeli Winter Paralympian Overcomes Adversity for Games

3/6/2026

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Sheina Vaspi, 24, is Israel's first Winter Paralympian and will compete at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games but will miss her first event due to Shabbat.
Vaspi will debut in the women's Super-G standing event on Monday.
She has faced the Gaza conflict’s impact, including the loss of her cousin, and a serious knee injury sidelining her for months.
She said representing Israel matters and aims to prove perseverance can overcome adversity.

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Sheina Vaspi, 24, is Israel's first Winter Paralympian and will compete at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games but will miss her first event due to Shabbat.
Vaspi will debut in the women's Super-G standing event on Monday.
She has faced the Gaza conflict’s impact, including the loss of her cousin, and a serious knee injury sidelining her for months.
She said representing Israel matters and aims to prove perseverance can overcome adversity.