Russia Flag Row: Seven Countries Skip Paralympics Opening Ceremony
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…