Event Brief
Ukraine Officials Boycott Paralympics Over Russian Athletes
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine will not attend the Winter Paralympics due to Russian athletes competing under their flag.
WHO: Ukrainian officials
WHAT: Boycott of the Winter Paralympics
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET
WHERE: Milan Cortina
WHY: Decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags
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