Find out about the Torino 2006 Paralympic medals

The Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games medals were the first to use the newly designed Paralympic symbol at the time. 

Design Elements of the Medals 

Torino 2006 medals are very colourful, making them stand out from others. The front face of the medals show the pictogram for the sport event the medal was awarded in, and the rim of the medal on this side read “IX Paralympic Winter Games” in both Italian and English. 

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The medals of the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games

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The reverse side of the medal has the Paralympic symbol engraved in the centre against a multi-coloured background, with the surrounding rim containing the name of the sport event in which the medal was won. 

Physical Attributes of the Torino 2006 Medals 

The medals have a diameter of 7.5 centimetres and a height of 0.6 centimetre, with the gold medal weighing 251 grams.