The Latvian Paralympic Committee (LPK) has confirmed that its athletes will not participate in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games, according to delegation leader Zane Skujiņa-Rubene. Despite a participant list published by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) suggesting that Latvia has nominated flag bearers for the event, Skujiņa-Rubene stated that this information is inaccurate, and the Latvian delegation will abstain from the ceremony.

This decision comes in light of a broader boycott involving Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, which chose not to attend the opening ceremony as well, showing solidarity with Ukraine. The nations responded to the IPC's and the International Ski Federation's (FIS) decision to allow athletes from ten aggressor nations, including Russia, to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games, raising concerns over ethical participation in international sporting events amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

As the Winter Paralympic Games conclude on Sunday, the absence of Latvian athletes highlights a significant political stance regarding the inclusion of competitors from countries viewed as aggressors in the current international climate. Such actions underline the impact of global politics on sports, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, fostering a discourse on the integrity of international competitions and national representation at these events.