EU Boycotts Paralympics Opening Ceremony

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Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the event's opening ceremony next month after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.

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Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics after Russian competitors reinstated
EU Commission boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags
Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence
Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country’s national anthem will be played for any gold medalists

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Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics
Ukraine rules out boycott of 2026 Paralympics despite Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to compete
Lithuanian PM to boycott Paralympics over participation of Russians and Belarusians
"I had planned the trip to support our Paralympic athletes and the committee, but this trip will not take place, and our athlete representing Lithuania will have to be honoured here in Lithuania," Rug...

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Ukraine minister slams Paralympics allowing in some Russian athletes
Italy doesn't want athletes competing under Russian flag or anthem in Paralympics

Winter Paralympics chaos as new country joins EU boycott and UK response issued

The International Paralympics Committee has sparked chaos with a decision made ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 games
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Milano Cortina 2026: A look back at the unforgettable Opening Ceremonies

As we mark one month to go until the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, let's revisit some of the iconic moments from recent Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremonies

Winter Paralympics boycott gathers pace as new country joins after EU snub and UK response

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will begin in March but there has already been controversy ahead of the opening ceremony

HOW TO WATCH THE MILAN CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES ACROSS NBCUNIVERSAL

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2026 – NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled for March 6-15, features more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, covering broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, extensive accessibility, and more.