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Ukraine will boycott opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Paralympic Games due to presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus

The National Paralympic Committee of Ukraine has stated that the team will not take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games-2026.

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Ukraine protests renewed Paralympics participation by Russia, Belarus

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Ukrainian officials to boycott Winter Paralympics after Russian athletes were allowed to compete under country's flag

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Winter Paralympics 2026: Ukraine officials to boycott games in protest over Russia’s participation

Ukrainian officials are poised to boycott the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympics next month, protesting the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their national flags.

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Ukraine minister criticises Paralympics for allowing Russian athletes to compete

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2026 Winter Olympics live updates: USA men's hockey and women's curling in semifinals

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DQ'd Ukranian Olympic skeleton racer plans fundraising effort

After being disqualified from the Olympics, skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych plans to raise funds for the families of the fallen Ukrainians painted on his helmet.

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Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified From Olympics Over Helmet

“This is the price of our dignity,” Heraskevych said, in response to the International Olympic Committee's decision.

Ukraine sanctions 10 Russian athletes following petition from skeleton racer Heraskevych

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on 16 February enacting a decision of the National Security and Defence Council regarding sanctions against 10 Russian athletes whom Kyiv

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2026 Winter Olympics: Ukraine skeleton racer banned for wearing helmet honoring victims of war

Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete in an event he was expected to medal in

Ukrainian Olympic athlete disqualified over helmet commemorating victims of Russian invasion

The IOC announced its decision to remove his accreditation before Heraskevych's first heats Thursday in Cortina d'Ampezzo.