Winter Paralympics opening ceremony clouded by boycott over Russia’s return
France 24 Europe
by FRANCE 24March 6, 2026
Controversy is overshadowing the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, which kick off Friday with an opening ceremony boycotted by several countries protesting the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags for the first time since 2014.
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Originally published on France 24 Europe on 3/6/2026