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Russia and Belarus allowed to compete at Winter Paralympics amid worldwide backlash
politics Mar 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
Russia and Belarus allowed to compete at Winter Paralympics amid worldwide backlash
  • The Winter Paralympics opened in Italy with Russian and Belarusian flags being displayed for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
  • Countries including Ukraine, Poland, and Finland boycotted the ceremony in protest against this decision.
  • The inclusion of Russian athletes at the Games highlights the ongoing conflict between politics and international sports.
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