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The Italian government has communicated to the International Paralympic Committee that Russian athletes should only participate as neutral competitors, with no national anthem or flag, highlighting a broader diplomatic stance against Russia.

Estonian wheelchair curling team members Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach are preparing for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Cortina, Italy, with the aim of delivering their best performance.

Estonia will be represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair, Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach, at the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

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.

The Latvian wheelchair curling team is preparing for its second Paralympic Games with the aim of competing at a high level despite resource differences.

The Paralympic torch was lit in the Duomo square in Milan, with key local officials emphasizing the event's significance and the athletes' messages of peace.

This article discusses the exclusion of sports events from mainstream broadcast media and its implications for public access to sports, particularly highlighting the voices of Paralympic athletes.

The article highlights Paralympic athletes Giacomo Bertagnolli and Giuliana Turra, who will showcase their talents at the Sanremo Festival, ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games.

The inconsistency in terminology regarding the designation of Paralympic athletes has persisted for years, prompting inquiries to experts in Latvia.

Two Olympic champions and two Paralympic athletes are set to attend the Sanremo festival, while one notable athlete is unable to due to illness.

Croatian para-skiers Dino Sokolović and Lucija Smetiško will carry the Croatian flag at the opening of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Verona.

Ukraine has announced a record team size for the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, with 35 athletes set to compete in various sports.

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

The article discusses Paralympic athletes through a photographic exhibition that captures their spirit and struggles ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Aaron McCarthy, a farmer from New South Wales who lost his leg in a farming accident, aims to represent Australia in snowboarding at the Paralympics, finding freedom and purpose in the sport during his rehabilitation.

Finland's boycott of the Paralympic Games has drawn a sarcastic response from Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova.

Sweden's Paralympic team, which includes 13 athletes in four sports, is preparing for the Games starting on March 6, with Ebba Årsjö and Zebastian Modin being the major medal hopes.

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'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.

The event 'Passion Without Limits' emphasizes the importance of integrating Paralympic events alongside the Olympics, as stated by Giovanni Malagò, the president of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Committee.

Matteo Salvini praises the success of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina 2026 and emphasizes the importance of the upcoming Paralympic Games.

The Milan Cortina 2026 Foundation has announced a sale of equipment used in the Olympic and Paralympic venues following the conclusion of the Games.

The article discusses the upcoming Paralympics in Milan Cortina, highlighting the Italian Paralympic House and the inclusion of Russian athletes.

Delfi announces it will not cover the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina if Russian and Belarusian athletes compete, sparking debates on media responsibilities.

The Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina 2026 are just 11 days away, with the Paralympic Flame's arrival in Italy set for tomorrow.

The International Paralympic Committee encourages Ukrainian athletes to participate in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Paralympics despite the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

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.

Italy's Sports Minister Andrea Abodi rejects the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their flags in the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Games, following criticism from the Kremlin.

US Olympic and Paralympic athletes will earn a substantial amount from the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, with each athlete receiving $200,000 just for participation, which has drawn envy from Norwegian speed skater Sander Eitem.

Latvian athlete Oliņš is denied a spot in the upcoming Paralympic Games as quotas are given to athletes from Russia and Belarus instead.

US special representative Paolo Zampolli supports the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Paralympic Games following their ban due to the Ukraine conflict.

The article discusses how the upcoming Paralympic Games will transform the perception of Russian and Belarusian symbols in sports, as they shift from banned items to accepted symbols, affecting disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine.

The International Paralympic Committee defended its decision to allow Russia back into the Paralympic Games, calling it a 'democratic' process despite boycotts from several countries including Ukraine and the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Poland have announced a boycott of the start of the Paralympic Games due to the participation of Russians and Belarusians without restrictions.

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.

The Czech Republic has announced a boycott of the opening of the Paralympic Games in response to the decision allowing Russian athletes to participate, which the International Paralympic Committee defends as a 'democratic' choice.

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.

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.

The Estonian Paralympic Committee has decided not to attend the official ceremonies of the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.