Winter Paralympics 2026: Ukraine Officials to Boycott Games After Russia and Belarus Inclusion

Russia is back: After 10 years, flag and anthem will be on display at Paralympics

The Russian national anthem for a gold medal win has not been heard at any Olympics or Paralympics since the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games.

Ukraine to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag move

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian athletes to compete under their national flag.

Ukraine’s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian athletes to compete...

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Ukraine protests as Russian, Belarusian Paralympic athletes cleared to compete under their nation's flags

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Winter Paralympics 2026: Ukraine officials to boycott Games after Russia and Belarus inclusion

Ukraine officials will "not be present at the opening ceremony" or "take part in any other official Paralympic events" at next month's Winter Games following the inclusion of Russia and Belarus.