The International Paralympics Committee has sparked chaos with a decision made ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 games

Ukraine officials will "not be present at the opening ceremony" or "take part in any other official Paralympic events" at next month's Winter Games following the inclusion of Russia and Belarus.

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will begin in March but there has already been controversy ahead of the opening ceremony

Russia and close ally Belarus will have 10 athletes competing under their flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics in a first since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022

MILAN (AP) — Russian 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 announcement stands as another indicator that Russia and its national identity will be fully restored in Olympic circles well ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

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