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The Croatian government has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games in Italy in solidarity with Ukraine, opposing the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.

Russia and Belarus representatives will participate in the upcoming 2026 Paralympics, despite several countries, including Latvia, boycotting the opening ceremony in response to Russia's aggression.

Four new delegations, including Finland, will join Ukraine in boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina in protest of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags.

Archaeologists have discovered a copper Buddha statue and wooden tablets at the Heijo-kyo site in Nara, potentially linked to the opening ceremony of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji shrine.

Finland's Paralympic Committee announced a boycott of the upcoming Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Verona, prompting a sarcastic response from Russian officials.

Sweden has decided not to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympics, unlike Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Latvia, which are protesting against Russia and Belarus's participation.

Finland will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina on March 6 due to a boycott led by Ukraine.

Finland has announced its boycott of the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics at the request of Ukraine, joining other countries in protest against the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Finland's Paralympic Committee has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian teams under their national flags.

In solidarity with Ukraine, the Latvian Paralympic Committee has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in response to the decision allowing athletes from ten aggressor nations to compete.

Latvia's Paralympic Committee announced that its athletes will not be present at the Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Milan-Cortina due to the participation of representatives from aggressor countries.

Lithuania has decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Italian Paralympics due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their own flags.

Ukraine has announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the re-admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

The Czech Paralympic Committee announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games set for March 6 in Verona, protesting the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Ukraine's Paralympic team and the Czech Republic's Paralympic Committee have announced they will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

A Lithuanian Paralympic athlete will skip the opening ceremony due to proximity to a competition, as confirmed by the Lithuanian Paralympic Committee's secretary general.

Ukraine is refusing to participate in the opening ceremony at the Verona Arena, expressing anger over the presence of former military among Russian athletes at the Paralympics.

Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.

Ukraine has announced a boycott of the 2026 Paralympics opening ceremony due to disagreement over Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their flags, a sentiment echoed by Lithuania's prime minister.

Czech Paralympians are set to boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming games.

The Estonian Paralympic Committee has announced its decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming Paralympic Games in solidarity with Ukraine against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukraine has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics citing the inclusion of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Ukraine's Paralympic Committee has officially announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics, demanding that the Ukrainian flag not be used at the event.

Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Games in protest against the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag.

The Ukrainian team will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan and Cortina Winter Paralympic Games due to the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Ukraine's athletes will not attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their own flags.

France's Olympic team is aspiring to remain among the top four nations, while Ukrainian athletes plan to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in response to Russian participation.

Ukraine is boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against Russian and Belarusian athletes participating under their own flags.

The Ukrainian Paralympic team is boycotting the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukrainians plan to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games as a protest against Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ukrainians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan in protest against Russia's participation under its own flag.

Ukraine's Paralympic Committee announced that its athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

The head of RAI's sports division, Paulo Petrecca, has resigned after making multiple errors during the Olympic opening ceremony commentary, sparking backlash from journalists.

The head of Italy's national broadcaster's sports division resigned following backlash over offensive commentary during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Italian broadcasting chief Paolo Petrecca faces massive criticism and is forced to resign after mistakenly leading the Olympic opening ceremony broadcasts.

The head of sports at Rai resigns following controversial remarks made during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Paolo Petrecca has resigned from his role as the host of the Olympics opening ceremony after facing backlash for his performance.

The head of Rai Sport, Paolo Petrecca, resigns following a backlash over his erroneous commentary during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Poland has announced its boycott of the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony in protest against Russia's participation, leading to international outcry.

Marco Lollobrigida is temporarily taking over Rai Sport following the resignation of Paolo Petrecca amidst controversy over his performance during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Paolo Petrecca has resigned as RAI Sports Director following criticism over his handling of the Olympics opening ceremony and alleged financial mismanagement.

Poland's Sports Ministry announces a boycott of the Paralympic Games opening ceremony due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete with their national symbols.

Paolo Petrecca, the sport chief of Italian broadcaster Rai, has resigned following heavy criticism and backlash over mistakes made during the live broadcast of the Olympics 2026 opening ceremony.

Latvia's Paralympic delegation has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games if representatives from aggressor nations, particularly Russia, are in attendance.

Latvia's Paralympic delegation has chosen to participate remotely in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Verona, contingent on the absence of representatives from aggressor states like Russia.

Ukraine has announced a boycott of the Paralympic opening ceremony due to the participation of Russian athletes who will compete under their national flags.

Ukraine's government officials will not attend the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina as a protest against the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Russian architect Anastasia Kutcherova carried a Ukrainian sign at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, defying her nationality.

Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian architect living in Milan, made a subtle statement of solidarity with Ukraine by carrying its flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of the 2026 Paralympics opening ceremony if Russian and Belarusian flags are allowed to be displayed.