Countries Boycott Milan–Cortina Paralympics Opening Ceremony Over Russia’s Participation

The 2026 Winter Paralympics opens on Friday in Italy amid controversy, as several countries plan to boycott the opening ceremony in protest against the participation of Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The Games, jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, have been overshadowed by tensions linked to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. The International […]


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