Woman Steals Blind Sister’s Special Champagne For A Party, Hell Breaks Loose When She Finds Out
Imagine winning a bronze medal at the Paralympics—and getting a special bottle of champagne to go with it. You decide to save it for a meaningful occasion, holding onto it for years. Then one day, you find out it’s gone.
That’s exactly what happened to this Redditor, who was devastated to learn that her sister’s friends drank the irreplaceable bottle during a night out, without permission.
Now she’s furious and asking the internet: would she be right to never forgive her sister for this? Read the full story below.
The woman had won a bronze medal at the Paralympics and received a bottle of champagne to go with it
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She’d been saving it for a special occasion, only to discover one day that it was gone
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The woman shared more details in the comments
What you might not have known about the Paralympics
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Ever tried playing tennis and struggling to catch up with a ball flying across the court?
Now imagine doing that in a wheelchair.
That’s just one example of what makes the Paralympics so incredible to watch. The athletes achieve phenomenal results, pushing the limits of what the human body is capable of, regardless of disability.
Yet for many, the Paralympics are treated as a side event to the Olympics, often overlooked or misunderstood. But the truth is, the Paralympics are just as intense, inspiring, and worthy of attention.
Here are some things you might not have known about the Paralympics, from their history to the unique adaptations that make the games possible.
It all began in 1948, when Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized a sports competition for 16 World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries in Stoke Mandeville, England. Four years later, athletes from Holland joined, and the Paralympic Movement officially began.
The first official Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960, shortly after the Olympics ended. The event welcomed 400 athletes from 23 countries, competing across eight sports.
Since then, the Paralympic Games have become one of the largest sporting events in the world. Held every four years in the same year as the Olympics, they’ve played a vital role in promoting social inclusion and changing public perceptions of disability.
Today, the Paralympics are the third biggest sporting event in terms of ticket sales, trailing only behind the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.
But what’s truly fascinating is how athletes adapt to compete at such a high level.
For instance, in blind football and goalball, the balls are filled with bells so players can hear their location. During the match, the audience must stay completely silent until a goal is scored. Only then are cheers allowed.
And in wheelchair basketball, the hoop is set at the same height as in the Olympics. Athletes remain seated in their wheelchairs, making powerful shots without the ability to jump.
Despite the dedication, skill, and physical effort required, Paralympic athletes are still not always treated equally, especially when it comes to prize money.
In Japan, for example, Paralympic gold medalists received 3 million yen (about $20,780), compared to the 5 million yen awarded to Olympic gold medalists in the same year.
Some of the biggest disparities can be seen in Hong Kong and Singapore.
In Hong Kong, gold medalists at the Paralympics receive 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars (around $192,000), far less than the HK$6 million their Olympic counterparts earn. Silver and bronze Paralympians receive HK$750,000 and HK$375,000, respectively.
In Singapore, gold Paralympians are awarded 500,000 Singapore dollars (roughly $380,000), only half of what Olympic gold medalists receive. Silver and bronze medals bring in $300,000 and $150,000.
One reason for this discrepancy is that, in places like Singapore, these rewards are funded by non-governmental organizations that rely on private sponsorships. That means Paralympic and Olympic athletes are backed by entirely different sources—leading to vastly different payouts.
So while the Paralympic Games have come a long way in terms of visibility and global impact, there’s still progress to be made in ensuring that athletes receive equal recognition and reward for their efforts.
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Many readers felt she was completely justified in being upset
Some, however, argued that she should have stored the bottle more safely
A couple of people shared stories of similar disappointments
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Everyone’s zeroing in on the bottle of champagne, but no one is mentioning how f*****g terrifying it would be, especially for a blind woman, to wake up to a drunk strange—-a man—-in her bedroom! Even a fully-sighted woman would be terrified, ffs. What the f**k were his intentions? Who knows what could’ve happened had she not made noise and gotten him TF out of her room, then sent everyone packing. This is not just a monetary issue about the champagne, OP’s SAFETY was breached by a drunk man who her own sister invited into OP’s house without her knowledge. OP could have been assaulted, waking up with the drunk man already on top of her, ffs. A drunk man her own sister invited into her home. Sister is indulging in risky behavior that could hurt OP, and that is not at all acceptable. OP should make sure to mention that to their father, and see how HE reacts. Sister should be skating in her boots at the thought of that happening.
Especially the one telling her that her sister is doing her a favor by living with her and to essentially suck it up.
Load More Replies...Even at my most hammered I can tell when a particular bottle should not be touched. No excusing a "drunk mistake".
Agreed! And my friend group would typically stop and get a bottle on the way. The place would look like a tavern by the time they all got there.
Load More Replies...They shouldn't have opened a bottle without asking. Especially in regard to wines and champagnes.
They could ask the paralympic committee for a replacement. Due to them having made a mistake, and wanting to rectify things. It can be that, for a little cash, they might be able to provide a replacement. NTA of course, of coursest!
Choosing to drink someone else's alcohol or choosing to eat someone else's food isn't a "mistake", it is a deliberate choice. I agree they need to make amends and your idea is a good one, but they should not be dismissed as having "made a mistake". They made choices, not "mistakes".
Load More Replies...Well, now you KNOW you cannot trust your sister, who clearly has questionable judgment and terrible taste in friends. I'd make sure dad knows why you will never be able to share that champagne with him, and in future make sure any valuable items are locked up away from sister and her stupid friends
Depending on the value of the bottle, you should call the police and report it stolen. If that is not possible, you should sue them for it's value.
That's a really poor misuse of both police and court services. Not every mistake in the world requires police involvement or a judge to mediate. The mature and reasonable route would be to seek reparations out of court. If the sister refuses then you could possibly sue them for the amount as a LAST RESORT, not a first option.
Load More Replies...You never put a bottle of champagne in the fridge and it's not drinkable after 8 years maximum. Op should have kept it in a private room.
Not the point. If it doesn't belong to you...don't touch it.
Load More Replies...Definitely upsetting, but it's still a honest (drunken) mistake. Plus, commenters are right when they say it probably tasted bad after all this time and what matters is the bottle since OP wasn't planning on selling it. Her sister should definitely buy her a new bottle of same value (or more expensive) champagne to make up for it, though.
No drunken mistakes are "honest", as the drunk people generally chose to drink and get drunk. If you can't control yourself while drunk/intoxicated, don't drink. I've been drunk - I've even been blackout drunk - and I've never destroyed/used someone else's irreplaceable item.
Load More Replies...Its not just the champagne, as one commenter said the sister was using OP’s disability against them by hiding the bottle and hoping they wouldnt notice.
I am outraged. Firstly, that a drunk man went into her bedroom. And secondly, her sister allowing the irreplaceable gift to be consumed, and then hiding it. Yes, some may say it is just “stuff”, but at the same time, being part of a disabled athlete group, which includes paralympians, the average person has absolutely no realization of what it takes to be an elite athlete, and it is 1000 times harder if you have any disability - physical or otherwise. The breach of trust, and theft is just inconceivable.
I'd be considering moving out, maybe a new roommate depending on finances and if any other friends/family are available, when the lease is up. I'm a lot more concerned that sister had people over who go into people's room uninvited. And no being drunk isn't an excuse. Trying to cover up the stolen champagne isn't great, but I'm more concerned about what would have happened if OP hadn't been awake to yell at him to get out.
OP, tell sis you need a bottle of Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne to replace *your* bottle. (Average price for this bottle is around $8,889) Save yer money, sis!
I keep my hands off of other people's s**t, and I expect others (family and friends) to do the same for my s**t. If someone took something that I was saving for a special occasion or a symbol of something significant, I would probably never forgive them.
I hope she still has her Tom (mascot of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games) doll with the bronze hair.
The champagne being special is largely irrelevent as the whole point is to not take, eat, drink, etc. things that aren't yours.
I hope this is a joke. I seriously hope that you ARE aware that "registered blind" or "legally blind" or blindness in general is freaking SCALE. None of this means "100% blind". I am visually impaired myself and c**p like this makes me want to strangle people. Also: speech to text has been a thing for decades now. This just shows how ignorant you are. All it takes is looking a little closer and what the OP wrote. Example: almost every "I've" is shortened to "Iv", which is a clear indicator of many programs you can use to convert speech to text.
Load More Replies...Everyone’s zeroing in on the bottle of champagne, but no one is mentioning how f*****g terrifying it would be, especially for a blind woman, to wake up to a drunk strange—-a man—-in her bedroom! Even a fully-sighted woman would be terrified, ffs. What the f**k were his intentions? Who knows what could’ve happened had she not made noise and gotten him TF out of her room, then sent everyone packing. This is not just a monetary issue about the champagne, OP’s SAFETY was breached by a drunk man who her own sister invited into OP’s house without her knowledge. OP could have been assaulted, waking up with the drunk man already on top of her, ffs. A drunk man her own sister invited into her home. Sister is indulging in risky behavior that could hurt OP, and that is not at all acceptable. OP should make sure to mention that to their father, and see how HE reacts. Sister should be skating in her boots at the thought of that happening.
Especially the one telling her that her sister is doing her a favor by living with her and to essentially suck it up.
Load More Replies...Even at my most hammered I can tell when a particular bottle should not be touched. No excusing a "drunk mistake".
Agreed! And my friend group would typically stop and get a bottle on the way. The place would look like a tavern by the time they all got there.
Load More Replies...They shouldn't have opened a bottle without asking. Especially in regard to wines and champagnes.
They could ask the paralympic committee for a replacement. Due to them having made a mistake, and wanting to rectify things. It can be that, for a little cash, they might be able to provide a replacement. NTA of course, of coursest!
Choosing to drink someone else's alcohol or choosing to eat someone else's food isn't a "mistake", it is a deliberate choice. I agree they need to make amends and your idea is a good one, but they should not be dismissed as having "made a mistake". They made choices, not "mistakes".
Load More Replies...Well, now you KNOW you cannot trust your sister, who clearly has questionable judgment and terrible taste in friends. I'd make sure dad knows why you will never be able to share that champagne with him, and in future make sure any valuable items are locked up away from sister and her stupid friends
Depending on the value of the bottle, you should call the police and report it stolen. If that is not possible, you should sue them for it's value.
That's a really poor misuse of both police and court services. Not every mistake in the world requires police involvement or a judge to mediate. The mature and reasonable route would be to seek reparations out of court. If the sister refuses then you could possibly sue them for the amount as a LAST RESORT, not a first option.
Load More Replies...You never put a bottle of champagne in the fridge and it's not drinkable after 8 years maximum. Op should have kept it in a private room.
Not the point. If it doesn't belong to you...don't touch it.
Load More Replies...Definitely upsetting, but it's still a honest (drunken) mistake. Plus, commenters are right when they say it probably tasted bad after all this time and what matters is the bottle since OP wasn't planning on selling it. Her sister should definitely buy her a new bottle of same value (or more expensive) champagne to make up for it, though.
No drunken mistakes are "honest", as the drunk people generally chose to drink and get drunk. If you can't control yourself while drunk/intoxicated, don't drink. I've been drunk - I've even been blackout drunk - and I've never destroyed/used someone else's irreplaceable item.
Load More Replies...Its not just the champagne, as one commenter said the sister was using OP’s disability against them by hiding the bottle and hoping they wouldnt notice.
I am outraged. Firstly, that a drunk man went into her bedroom. And secondly, her sister allowing the irreplaceable gift to be consumed, and then hiding it. Yes, some may say it is just “stuff”, but at the same time, being part of a disabled athlete group, which includes paralympians, the average person has absolutely no realization of what it takes to be an elite athlete, and it is 1000 times harder if you have any disability - physical or otherwise. The breach of trust, and theft is just inconceivable.
I'd be considering moving out, maybe a new roommate depending on finances and if any other friends/family are available, when the lease is up. I'm a lot more concerned that sister had people over who go into people's room uninvited. And no being drunk isn't an excuse. Trying to cover up the stolen champagne isn't great, but I'm more concerned about what would have happened if OP hadn't been awake to yell at him to get out.
OP, tell sis you need a bottle of Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne to replace *your* bottle. (Average price for this bottle is around $8,889) Save yer money, sis!
I keep my hands off of other people's s**t, and I expect others (family and friends) to do the same for my s**t. If someone took something that I was saving for a special occasion or a symbol of something significant, I would probably never forgive them.
I hope she still has her Tom (mascot of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games) doll with the bronze hair.
The champagne being special is largely irrelevent as the whole point is to not take, eat, drink, etc. things that aren't yours.
I hope this is a joke. I seriously hope that you ARE aware that "registered blind" or "legally blind" or blindness in general is freaking SCALE. None of this means "100% blind". I am visually impaired myself and c**p like this makes me want to strangle people. Also: speech to text has been a thing for decades now. This just shows how ignorant you are. All it takes is looking a little closer and what the OP wrote. Example: almost every "I've" is shortened to "Iv", which is a clear indicator of many programs you can use to convert speech to text.
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