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Iran won’t compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can’t travel safely to Italy
Iran’s sole Paralympian, Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei, cannot safely travel to Italy due to Middle East conflict, leading to Iran’s withdrawal hours before the Games’ opening.
- The IPC said on Friday that Iran's delegation withdrew after NPC Iran reported its only athlete, Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei, cannot safely travel to Italy.
- The intensifying Middle East conflict blocked safe passage after recent U.S. and Israeli military action, despite efforts by IPC and Milano Cortina organisers since Saturday, NPC Iran said.
- The Iranian skier was scheduled for the men's sprint classic and men's 10km interval start classic, but cannot travel safely to Italy, NPC Iran confirmed.
- As a result, NPC Iran's non-participation led to the country's flag being removed from the Athlete Parade at the Arena di Verona, with volunteers carrying flags for absent nations. The Games involve 611 athletes and continue through March 15.
- Speaking in Cortina, IPC president Andrew Parsons called the Middle East conflict a 'breach of the Olympic truce' and said, `It is really disappointing for world sport and especially for Aboulfazl that he is unable to travel safely to compete at his third Paralympic Winter Games at Milano Cortina 2026`.
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