Award of the George Cross to Malta This medal is awarded only for acts of the greatest heroism or the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. One of only two collective awards of the George Cross was the award to Malta. This award was made by King George VI by a letter in his own hand: The Governor Malta To honour her brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history. George R.I. April 15th 1942 Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie answered: By God's help Malta will
Cross-country skiing (sport) distance or time is added to the contestant's total running distance/time. For each shooting round, the biathlete must hit five targets; the skier receives a penalty for each missed target, which varies according to the competition rules; in any given competition one of the following penalties would apply: Paralympic cross-country skiing is an adaptation of cross-country skiing for athletes with disabilities. Paralympic cross-country skiing is one of two Nordic skiing disciplines in the Winter Paralympic Games; the other is biathlon. Competition is governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Paralympic cross-country skiing includes standing events, sitting events (for wheelchair users),