Ukraine leads boycotts as athletes from Russia and Belarus march at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony

Russia s flag flew at a Paralympic Winter Games opening ceremony on Friday evening for the first time in more than a decade. The four Russian athletes were met with boos from spectators as they entered the historic Arena di Verona, waving to the crowd despite the hostile reception. This marked the flag s first appearance at a winter edition of the Games since Russia hosted the event in Sochi in 2014. The delegation s presence proved deeply controversial, with several nations refusing to

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Ukraine leads boycotts as athletes from Russia and Belarus march at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony

Russia s flag flew at a Paralympic Winter Games opening ceremony on Friday evening for the first time in more than a decade. The four Russian athletes were met with boos from spectators as they entered the historic Arena di Verona, waving to the crowd despite the hostile reception. This marked the flag s first appearance at a winter edition of the Games since Russia hosted the event in Sochi in 2014. The delegation s presence proved deeply controversial, with several nations refusing to

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