Paralympics, the government's letter to the international committee: 'Russian athletes only as neutrals'
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.
Russia Responds to the Boycott by Finland and Ukraine: 'The Air Will Be Cleaner'
Finland's Paralympic Committee announced a boycott of the upcoming Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Verona, prompting a sarcastic response from Russian officials.
Finland boycotts! Big decision on the opening ceremony
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 Paralympic Flame Tomorrow in Piazza Duomo
The event 'Passion Without Limits' emphasizes the importance of integrating Paralympic events alongside the Olympics, as stated by Giovanni Malagรฒ, the president of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Committee.
International Paralympic Committee Head: We Encourage Ukrainians to Participate
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.
Latvian Paralympic Committee and its athletes will not participate in the Milan-Cortina Games opening ceremony
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.
Latvian Paralympians will not participate in the Winter Games opening ceremony
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.
IPC: Russia's return to the Paralympic Games is a 'democratic' decision
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.
Czechia to Boycott Opening Ceremony of Paralympic Games Due to Russian Participation
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 boycotts the opening of the Paralympic Games: Russian participation is a 'democratic' decision, explains the organization
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.
A Decision by Two Countries at the Paralympic Games: They Will Boycott the Opening Ceremony
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.
Lithuanian Paralympic team athlete will not participate in the opening ceremony of the games
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.
The Estonian Paralympic Committee Will Not Attend Official Ceremonies at the Milan and Cortina Games
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.
Estonian sports officials to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic 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.
Olympics: Ukraine announces boycott of the Paralympic opening ceremony
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.
Paralympic Games: Ukraine announces its boycott of the opening ceremony because of the Russians
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.
Ukrainian Delegation to Boycott Paralympic Opening Ceremony in Protest of Russian Participation
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.
Outrage erupts after Russian, Belarusian invited to Paralympics under their nationsโ flags
The International Paralympic Committee faces backlash for allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the upcoming Paralympics in Italy.
Estonian Paralympic Committee representatives will not attend the protests at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics ceremonies
Estonian Paralympic Committee officials will boycott the ceremonies of the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Ukraine rules out boycott of 2026 Paralympics despite Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to compete
Ukraine's National Paralympic Committee President Valerii Sushkevych declares that Ukraine will not boycott the 2026 Paralympics despite the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Russia and Belarus do not belong in the Paralympics, Czechs are angry
The Czech Paralympic Committee strongly opposes the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the upcoming Paralympic Games due to Russiaโs aggression in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky calls the decision of the Paralympic Committee dirty
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the International Paralympic Committee's decision regarding Russian and Belarusian athletes as 'dirty' and 'un-European' in an interview.
Ukraine Decides Against Government Officials' Participation in Paralympic Opening Ceremony in Protest of Russian Participation
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.
Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Ukrainian officials have announced a boycott of the upcoming Paralympic Games in response to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow athletes from Russia to compete under their national flag.
Six Russians and four Belarusians to compete under their nations' flags at 2026 Paralympic Games
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy following a decision by the International Paralympic Committee.
The Prime Minister strongly opposes the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Paralympics
The Lithuanian Prime Minister expressed strong opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Paralympic Games, supporting the stance of the Lithuanian Paralympic Committee.
Russians will compete at the Games under their own flag. Harsh criticism from the Polish committee
The IPC has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete under their national flags at the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Games, provoking strong criticism from the Polish Paralympic Committee.
EPK condemns the participation of athletes from aggressor countries in the Winter Paralympics
The Estonian Paralympic Committee has condemned the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the upcoming Winter Paralympics amid ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine does not accept: 'Scandalous decision to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete with their flags'
Ukraine condemns the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.
Paralympic Games 2026: Russians and Belarusians Allowed to Compete Under Their Flags, Ukraine Denounces 'Scandalous' Decision
Ukraine has condemned the decision by the International Paralympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags in the 2026 Paralympic Games, labeling it 'scandalous.'
Russians and Belarusians will compete in the Winter Paralympics under their country's flag
The International Paralympic Committee confirmed that athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete under their national symbols at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
After the organizers' decision - the reaction of the Lithuanian delegation: 'This is very sad news'
The Lithuanian Paralympic Committee expresses disappointment over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Winter Paralympics, opposing this move alongside other Baltic states and Ukraine.
Russians, Belarusians to compete under own flags at Paralympics: IPC tells AFP
Russians and Belarusians will be allowed to compete under their own flags at the upcoming Paralympics, as confirmed by the International Paralympic Committee.
End of isolation. Russians and Belarusians return under their own flags
The International Paralympic Committee announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Athletes from Aggressor Countries Will Compete in the Paralympics with Their Flags
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, athletes from aggressor countries were prohibited from competing under their national flags, but the International Paralympic Committee recently lifted this ban.
Special invitations granted to athletes from aggressor countries for the Paralympics; changes in the Latvian team composition
The International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow athletes from aggressor countries to compete with special invitations has led to a reduction in the number of Latvian participants at the upcoming Paralympics.
Paralympic governing body lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of 2026 games
The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags at the upcoming 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
Guaranteeing Athlete Support for Two Years Postpartum: JPC to Launch New System
The Japan Paralympic Committee (JPC) will implement a system from April that guarantees support for female athletes for two years after childbirth.
Nikos Androulakis on TikTok: Everyone for Change
Nikos Androulakis shared highlights from a recent Central Organizational Committee meeting on TikTok and engaged with athletes during a Paralympic association election.
There are no ICE agents in the American Olympic team
A high-ranking security official from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced that no ICE agents are providing security for the American Olympic team at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.
Russia is allowed to compete in the Paralympics with national symbols
The International Paralympic Committee will allow Russia to compete in the Milan and Cortina Winter Paralympics with their national symbols despite previous restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Americans do not want ICE at the Olympics. The ice disappears from the name of the athletes' center
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee is changing the name of one of its athlete centers in Milan to avoid controversy related to the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agency.