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World Athletics Council Extends Ban On Russia And Belarus Over Ukraine Invasion

Last Updated:July 04, 2026, 3:43 PM IST World Athletics has extended its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, with Seb Coe saying there has been no meaningful progress towards peace in Ukraine. Belarus and Russia flags (X) World Athletics has reaffirmed its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, with the sport’s governing body deciding there…

Russia Flag Row: Seven Countries Skip Paralympics Opening Ceremony

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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…