Seven nations boycott 2026 Winter Paralympics ceremony over Russian and Belarusian athletes’ flags, while IPC defends participation amid global tensions.
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Seven nations boycott 2026 Winter Paralympics ceremony over Russian and Belarusian athletes’ flags, while IPC defends participation amid global tensions.
The IPC confirmed that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy after international sports federations upheld their suspensions.
The International Paralympic Committee has reinstated the full rights of Russia and Belarus, lifting restrictions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky said around 20 Russian drones may have entered Polish airspace overnight. Ukraine informed Warsaw in advance; details of the incident are being verified.
Russians and Belarusians will compete at the 2026 Enhanced Games under their flags with national anthems — organizers reject IOC neutrality rules.
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