2026 winter paralympics opening ceremony

UK government joins boycott of Paralympic opening ceremony over Russia, Belarus participation

2026-03-06 04:20:00 UTC

It was confirmed in February that Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete at the Paralympics under their own flag.

Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over flag-flying Russians

2026-03-06 04:20:00 UTC

Seven countries and the British government will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest at the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes

Winter Paralympics: Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

2026-03-06 04:20:00 UTC