Event Brief
Outrage in Ukraine Over Russian Athletes in Paralympics
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Summary: Ukraine reacts strongly as Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Paralympics in Italy.
WHO: International Paralympic Committee
WHAT: Allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Decision has caused an outcry in Ukraine
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