Russian flag returns to Games podium with two downhill bronzes

7 Mar, 15:51 — 7 Mar, 16:06

Why this matters

This marks a significant return for Russian athletes to international sporting events after a period of sanctions and bans related to doping scandals and geopolitical conflicts. The presence of the Russian flag on the podium signifies a potential shift in the international sporting community's stance towards Russian participation.

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Russian flag returns to Games podium with two downhill bronzes

For the first time in a decade, a Russian flag was raised on a Games podium as the country won two bronze medals in the men’s and women’s downhill standing events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. Russia has been barred from competing under its national symbols for years over doping violations and the war […]

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