Henrieta Farkašová: Queen of the Snow. Sound Check Episode 44. (4.5.2026 16:00)

Henrieta Farkašová: Queen of the Snow. Sound Check Episode 44. (4.5.2026 16:00)

From Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio by STVR

May 4, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Henrieta Farkašová, Slovakia’s most successful Paralympian, shares her inspiring journey and challenges in a candid interview.

“Queen of the Snow” — that’s the nickname of Slovakia’s most successful Paralympian, Henrieta Farkašová, who celebrated her 40th birthday this Sunday. From a late start in skiing at 17 to the very top of the global stage, her journey is nothing short of remarkable. With 14 Paralympic medals — 11 of them gold — and 20 World Championship medals, she has secured her place among the sport’s all-time greats. In our interview, she opens up about courage, setbacks, and the challenges she faced growing up — including bullying — as well as the vital role of trust with her guides. She also reflects on the most emotional moments of her career, including winning the Laureus World Sports Award. The latest episode of Slovak Sound Check introduces essential vocabulary for everyday chores — from vacuuming and washing dishes to taking out the trash — offering practical phrases for daily use.

People in this episode

Guest: Henrieta Farkašová

Topics covered

  • Paralympics
  • sports achievements
  • personal challenges
  • bullying
  • trust in sports
  • vocabulary for chores

Keywords

  • Henrieta Farkašová
  • Paralympics
  • sports
  • bullying
  • trust
  • vocabulary
  • chores

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laureus World Sports Award

Books & works: Queen of the Snow

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