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Russia Flag Row: Seven Countries Skip Paralympics Opening Ceremony

DainikNews Live Admin5 months ago05 mins

Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 9:42 PM IST The Milan-Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony will proceed without Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine due to a boycott over Russia’s return. (Credit: AFP) The opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics will go ahead without seven national teams after organisers confirmed a coordinated boycott over Russia’s return…

IPC Ends Russia, Belarus Ban; Flags Could Return At 2026 Paralympics

DainikNews Live Admin10 months ago06 mins

Last Updated:September 27, 2025, 18:13 is The IPC lifted Russia and Belarus’s suspension, restoring full membership and raising the chance of their flags at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympics. (Credit: X) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) voted on Saturday to lift the partial suspension of Russia and Belarus that had been in place since Moscow’s invasion…