International Paralympic Committee, Italy and Flag of Russia

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Paralympics - Italy urges IPC to review decision allowing Russia, Belarus to use flags, anthems
MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Host Italy has called on the International Paralympic Committee to review its decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags and with anthems at next month’s Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics.

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Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics
Italy doesn't want athletes competing under Russian flag or anthem in Paralympics
Ukrainian officials to boycott Winter Paralympics over 'outrageous' decision to allow Russia to compete under flag
Ukraine's athletes will still take ‌part in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, but no official from the country will attend due to the war.

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Ukraine issues response to Russia’s involvement at Winter Paralympics
Ukraine minister slams Paralympics allowing in some Russian athletes
Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under own flag at Milan Cortina Games
"The IPC can confirm that NPC Russia has been awarded a total of six slots: two in Para alpine skiing (one male, one female), two in Para cross-country skiing (one male, one female), and two in Para s...

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Russia and Belarus get combined 10 spots at Milano Cortina Paralympics says IPC
Ukraine urges countries to boycott Paralympics 2026 opening if Russian and Belarusian flags are raised

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