After Ukraine, six nations join hands to boycott Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics 2026 opening ceremony after inclusion of Russian athletes
The Winter Paralympics 2026 will officially begin on Friday in Italy, but the opening ceremony is overshadowed by a diplomatic boycott from several European nations. The protest is linked to the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags. It will be the first time since 2014 that Russian athletes participate with their flag at the Winter Paralympics.
The Winter Paralympics 2026 will officially begin on Friday in Italy, but the opening ceremony is overshadowed by a diplomatic boycott from several European nations. The protest is linked to the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags. It will be the first time since 2014 that Russian athletes participate with their flag at the Winter Paralympics.
