Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first global sports event since the war in the Middle East began last week, have been trying to block out news of ...

Paralympians focusing on Milan-Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran and Russia

Athletes competing at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics are trying to stay focused on their events amid war breaking out in Iran ...

Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes' protest at Milan Cortina

The Russian national anthem has played again at the Paralympics a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in ...

Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Russia’s national anthem rang out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold on Monday. Russian ...

Russian anthem, flags return to Paralympics for first time in a dozen years

Country’s symbols, banned for years at international sporting events, part of medals award ceremony at Italy’s 2026 Paralympics ...
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Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month''s Paralympics after decade-long absence

Milssian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country's national anthem will be played for any gold medalists. Tuesday's ...