Russia to compete in Winter Paralympics

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2026 Winter Paralympics sparks controversy over Russian, Belarusian flag decision
Six athletes from Russia and four from Belarus will compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan, despite the ongoing full-scale war against Ukraine, the Interna...

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Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence
Russia, Belarus athletes will compete in Paralympics under national flags
Ukrainian Paralympic team to boycott Milano Cortina opening ceremony, demands flag not to be used
Ukrainian competitors will boycott the Milano Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony on March 6 in Verona, their committee said on Friday, due to the authorization of some Russian and Belarusian athlete...

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Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics
Lithuanian PM to boycott Paralympics over participation of Russians and Belarusians
Ukraine minister criticises Paralympics for allowing Russian athletes to compete
"In response to the Paralympics organisers’ outrageous decision to let Russians and Belarusians (sic) compete under their national flags, Ukrainian officials will not attend the Paralympic Games," Bid...

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Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine rules out boycott of 2026 Paralympics despite Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to compete

What country is AIN and why are Russia, Belarus banned from the Olympics?

AIN is a French acronym that stands for Individual Neutral Athletes, a label used for athletes with Russian and Belarussian passports, given that both countries are currently banned from the Olympics.

Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag as Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision'

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.