Controversy Surrounds Russian Participation in Milano Cortina Paralympics
Published on: Feb. 18, 2026, 3:43 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the Milano Cortina Paralympics under their national flags has sparked outrage from Ukraine. Ukrainian officials accuse the International Paralympic Committee of supporting war propaganda through this move, as tensions around Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue to affect international sports events.
