Ukraine Protests Russia and Belarus Paralympics Reinstatement
Ukraine and Europe have expressed outrage over the decision to allow Russia and Belarus to rejoin Paralympic competition, following the disqualification of a Ukrainian athlete last week.
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Ukraine and Europe have expressed outrage over the decision to allow Russia and Belarus to rejoin Paralympic competition, following the disqualification of a Ukrainian athlete last week.

Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Verona due to the decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Mikola Statkevich, a veteran dissident who refused exile, has been released from prison in Belarus after more than five years and is now recovering from a stroke at home.
There is widespread outrage in Ukraine following the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags in Italy.

Paolo Petrecca, head of RAI's sports unit, resigned following backlash over misidentifying Matilda De Angelis as Mariah Carey during the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

Ukrainian officials announce a boycott of the Paralympic Winter Games after the International Paralympic Committee allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag.
An ex-New York Knick and former Turkish citizen publicly criticized global superstar Eileen Gu on Fox News for representing her mother's home country in the Olympics.
Russia and Belarus have been cleared to compete at the Paralympics, reversing a ban imposed after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina Olympics has begun, with Japan's Ryoma Kimata and Hirokatsu Hasegawa competing.
Norway's curling team has returned to the Winter Olympics sporting their distinctive, diamond-printed trousers.

The International Paralympic Committee has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing ten individuals to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina.
The IOC is moving closer to potentially reinstating Russia and Belarus for the LA28 Olympics, but strong support for Ukrainian athletes at the Milan-Cortina Games suggests significant challenges and potential backlash.

Maria Kolesnikova, a Belarusian opposition figure, has called on European leaders to reopen diplomatic channels with Alexander Lukashenko, stating it seems the only way to ease tensions.

The Ukrainian Paralympic team has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team has announced they will boycott the opening ceremony next month due to the invitation of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Mikola Statkevich, a veteran dissident who spent over five years in prison in Belarus, has been released and is recovering from a stroke at home.

Host nation Italy criticizes the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the Paralympics.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, accusing him of aiding Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Ukraine has voiced strong disapproval over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Paralympics, calling it 'disappointing and outrageous.'
A dog caused a disruption during the Winter Olympics cross-country skiing qualifiers, joining competitors as they approached the finish line.

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes are set to compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their respective national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent figure in the 2020 Belarusian protests, discusses her new life in Germany and the turbulent period under Alexander Lukashenko.

Maria Kolesnikova, a leading figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, shares her experiences in German exile after her unexpected release from prison.

Ukraine has announced its decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in protest of the International Paralympic Committee's allocation of slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the opening ceremony due to the invitation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team plans to boycott the opening ceremony after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete.
Italy, as the host of the Olympic Games, has urged a reversal of the decision allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with national flags and anthems in the Paralympics.

The Italian government has expressed its opposition to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with their national flags.

Ukraine officials have announced they will boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony and other official events in protest of Russia's and Belarus's inclusion as national representatives.
Predictions for the USA vs. Sweden men's Olympic hockey game suggest a decisive victory for the American team, allowing them to advance in the tournament.

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Paralympics has drawn strong condemnation from Ukraine, which labeled the move 'disappointing and outrageous'.
Russia and Belarus will have a combined 10 para athletes competing under their own flags at next month's Milano Cortina Paralympics.
The hockey boards at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have been updated with a new color for the playoff round.

Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, shares her experiences in exile in Germany following her release from prison.