Paralympic gold medalists Elena Semechin and Maurice Schmidt proudly carried the German flag at the closing ceremony in Paris. Semechin's triumph in the 100m breaststroke and Schmidt's unbeatable fencing skills earned them the honor.
Delegation leader Karl Quade hailed them as deserving flag bearers and exceptional role models. At the opening ceremony, triathlete Martin Schulz and kayaker Edina Müller had the privilege of bearing the German flag.
Meanwhile, Müller is set to compete for a spot in the final on Sunday. The duo's inspiring journey is marked by Semechin overcoming a brain tumor to set a world record in the pool, and Schmidt achieving Germany's first Paralympic victory in fencing since 1996 despite facing Dysmelia.
Their leadership symbolizes resilience and excellence for the 143-member German team at the Paralympics. In other Paralympic news, Sandra Mikolaschek from Lutherstadt Eisleben reaches the table tennis finals, showcasing Germany's strong performance with multiple medal wins in the sport.
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