Aigner siblings: Triumph in Paraski with impressive crystal balls!

Aigner siblings: Triumph in Paraski with impressive crystal balls!

Veronika Aigner, an impressive 22-year-old skier with only eight percent eyesight, wrote history at the Paraski World Cup in Switzerland, more precisely in Veysonnaz. Together with her brother Johannes, who is 19 years old and also visual impaired, she won several crystal balls. According to Krone , the siblings, both of whom compete in the Austrian ski team, had an outstanding season and secured the large crystal balls in the visually impaired class.

Veronika Aigner triumphed in the slalom at the World Cup final and thus received the small crystal ball for discipline rating. In addition, she got crystal balls in the departure, in the Super-G and the overall World Cup. Her sister Elisabeth acted as her guide. Aigner regretted regret that teammate Elina Stary could not compete in the final because of a concussion, which gave her advantages in the competition, as reported.

The success of the Aigner siblings reflect the progress that has been achieved in the field of inclusion in sports. According to BPB , the term "inclusion" is often confused with "integration" in social discourse. While inclusion requires institutional change, integration often only means adaptation to an individual level. The UN Convention on the Rights of Disabilities calls for equal participation in sport. Inclusion is actively promoted in many countries, but access to sports offers for people with disabilities often remains restricted.

future prospects

The Aigner siblings have already announced that it would take a ski break and then prepare for the next season. The positive season balance that includes the winning of crystal balls and the individualized challenges that affect every athlete not only have sporting importance, but can also help to change the social perception of inclusion in sport.

The successes of Veronika and Johannes Aigner symbolically stand for the possibilities that the disability sport opens up, and they show how colorful and diverse the world of sport can be when inclusion and support are in the foreground.