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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine accuses IPC of systemic pressure' and pro-Russian bias at Winter Paralympics

Ukraine's Paralympic Committee alleges systematic pressure and mistreatment from the IPC and Milano Cortina organizers, including flag removal and athlete restrictions.
Skiing
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Guided Speed

Visually impaired para-Alpine skiers compete with sighted guides using radio communication to navigate ski runs during Paralympic events.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Winter Paralympics 2026: latest medal table for Milano Cortina

Milan Cortina hosts the Winter Paralympics across northern Italy from March 6-15, featuring 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events across six sports, including a new wheelchair curling mixed doubles event.
World news
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Iran's Aboulfazl Khatibi won't compete at Milan Paralympics

Iranian cross-country skier Aboulfazl Khatibi withdrew from the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games due to safety concerns amid escalating Middle East conflict.
Skiing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

Two curling stones were stolen from the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games wheelchair curling event, following recent cheating accusations against Canada's Olympic curling team.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hosts Italy voice absolute opposition' to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics

Italy, the Winter Olympic hosts, has called for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at next month's Paralympic Games. The foreign minister Antonio Tajani and sports minister Andrea Abodi urged the International Paralympic Committee to reconsider its stance due to Russia's four-year-old invasion of Ukraine, saying it contradicted the Olympic spirit.
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