Event Brief
Russian Flag Returns to Global Sporting Stage
Filed: Mar 07, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: The Russian flag appeared at the Winter Paralympics, prompting boycotts from several nations.
WHO: Russian athletes, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania
WHAT: Return of the Russian flag at the Winter Paralympics
WHEN: Mar 06, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: Milan Cortina
WHY: Controversy over Russia's presence due to past doping scandals and the invasion of Ukraine
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