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Villau and Riidebach are ready for the Paralympics: the goal is to make their best throws

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.

Feb 26 • 20:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia is represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. 'We are trying to get our throws in sync.'

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

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Four new delegations will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in support of Ukraine

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.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Ready for psychological games: Latvian curlers motivated to secure a spot at the Paralympic summit

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

Feb 26 • 05:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Giacomo Bertagnolli and Giuliana Turra: who are the two Paralympic athletes at the Sanremo Festival

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.

Feb 25 • 22:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dino Sokolović and Lucija Smetiško Flag Bearers at the Opening of ZPOI

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

Feb 25 • 12:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine to compete with record squad at 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

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

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The photos of Paralympic athletes between autonomy and effort

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

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland boycotts - Now Russia has responded

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

Feb 24 • 20:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Soon it's time for the next sports festival - here is the team for the Paralympics

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.

Feb 24 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland: boycott

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.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Exceptional image for Italy from the Games

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

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From drills to stopwatches, everything is for sale

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

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Delfi covered the Olympic Games but will boycott the Paralympics. Why is it debatable?

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

Feb 23 • 21:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Italy's Sports Minister Responds to Moscow's Accusations: The Russians Should Stop Killing Ukrainians

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.

Feb 23 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Huge Sum of Money for US Olympic Athletes – Norwegians Empty-Handed: "I Am Jealous"

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.

Feb 22 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

After the admission of aggressors to the Paralympic Games, the path is blocked for Latvian athlete Oliņš

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

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT

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.

Feb 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

After Allowing National Symbols, the Message of Aggressor States' Disinformation is Changing

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.

Feb 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

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.

Feb 20 • 20:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Olympic Diary: Russians and Belarusians Instead of Czechs and Poles. The Global Sports Test of Ukraine's Allies' Willingness

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.

Feb 20 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

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.

Feb 20 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 16:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

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.

Feb 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

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.

Feb 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Ukraine will boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games due to the Russian flag

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.

Feb 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

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.

Feb 20 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 13:09 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games due to the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus

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

Feb 20 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

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.

Feb 20 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Ukrainian Paralympians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan and Cortina games

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.

Feb 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

LIVE - 2026 Olympics: France aims to stay in the Top 4, biathletes dream of a grand finale, Ukraine will boycott the Para Games ceremony due to the Russians

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.

Feb 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Ukrainian Paralympic team to boycott the opening ceremony due to controversy

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.

Feb 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Ukrainians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games due to the Russians

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

Feb 20 • 08:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Russia outraged Ukrainians at the Paralympics. They will boycott the event's opening

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

Feb 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Russia criticizes Italy over its position regarding the Paralympic Games

Russia has condemned Italy's diplomatic stance concerning the participation of Russian athletes in the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Feb 19 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics

Italy has expressed strong opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes with national flags at the upcoming Paralympic Games in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 16:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Ukrainian Parasports Athletes Will Not Boycott the Paralympic Games

Ukrainian parasports athletes will participate in the upcoming Paralympic Games in Italy despite the inclusion of athletes from aggressor nations.

Feb 19 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast the Paralympic Games competitions with representatives from Russia and Belarus

Latvian Public Media (LSM) has decided not to broadcast the Paralympic Games events involving athletes from Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Italy does not support the participation of aggressor states in the Paralympic Games with its flag

Italy opposes the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in the Paralympic Games under its flag due to their aggressive actions.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Lithuanian PM to boycott Paralympics over participation of Russians and Belarusians

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga RuginienÄ— has announced a boycott of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games in response to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.

Feb 19 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Polish officials will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games

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.

Feb 19 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast Paralympic games involving representatives from aggressor states

LSM has decided against broadcasting the Paralympic events that feature athletes from aggressor states in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 10:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LSM will not broadcast events of the Paralympic Games with participation from representatives of aggressor states

LSM has decided not to broadcast Paralympic events featuring athletes from aggressor states, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 10:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Latvian delegation will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games if representatives of aggressor countries are present

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.

Feb 19 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Latvian delegation will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games if representatives of aggressor states are present

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.

Feb 19 • 09:58 UTC

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