Event Brief
Italy Opposes Flags for Russia and Belarus at Paralympics
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Summary: Italy calls for reversal of IPC decision allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with national flags at Paralympics.
WHO: Antonio Tajani, Andrea Abodi
WHAT: Opposition to IPC decision on flags and anthems
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
WHERE: Rome
WHY: Contradicts Olympic spirit amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine
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