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Russian and Belarusian athletes cleared for 2026 Paralympics under national flags
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The International Paralympic Committee has approved six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. This decision marks the first appearance of the Russian flag at the Games since 2014. The athletes will participate in para-alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.