Paralympics
-
sportsRussian Athletes Return to Paralympic Podium Amidst Controversy
Russian skiers secure two bronze medals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, marking a return to the podium after years of suspension.
-
sportsRussia Claims First Paralympic Medal in 12 Years as Skiers Return Under National Flag
Visually impaired skier Varvara Voronchikhina secures bronze, marking Russia's return to the Paralympic medal table and competing under its own flag after a decade-long absence.
-
sportsParalympics Opening Ceremony Faces Boycott, Travel Woes
Eight nations will boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony amid protests over Russian athlete inclusion, while Mideast conflicts threaten travel for other delegations.
-
sportsParalympics to Allow Russian, Belarusian Athletes Amid Boycott Threats
IPC confirms Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete at Winter Paralympics with national symbols, despite international backlash and boycott warnings.
-
sportsMilan-Cortina Winter Games Conclude with Extinguished Flames
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina officially ended with a closing ceremony in Verona, featuring Italian culture and a handover to the next host nation.
-
worldUkraine to Boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony Over Russian, Belarusian Inclusion
Ukraine's Paralympic Committee announces a boycott of the Milano Cortina opening ceremony due to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
-
sportsUkraine Boycotts Paralympics Over Russian Flag Decision
Ukraine's sports minister announces a boycott of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in protest of the IPC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags.
-
worldUkraine to Boycott Paralympics Over Russian, Belarusian Athlete Inclusion
Ukrainian officials announce a boycott of the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics in protest against the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.