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Ban on Russian athletes lifted, Ukraine officials boycott

Feb 18, 2026 17:33
By radiokerrysport
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Ban on Russian athletes lifted, Ukraine officials boycott

Ukrainian officials won't attend the upcoming Winter Paralympics after the ban on Russian athletes was lifted.

They'll be allowed to compete under their national flag for the first time since 2016.

Organisers have granted wildcard places to six skiers and snowboarders ahead of the Games in Milan Cortina.

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