US EditionUkraine Boycotts Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony as China Tops Medal Table
- Ukraine decided to boycott the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy on March 15 due to the presence of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
- Ukraine's team finished seventh in the overall medal standings at the 2026 Paralympics, winning 17 medals, including three golds.
- The International Paralympic Committee allowed six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Paralympics under their national flags with anthems during ceremonies.
- Ukraine also skipped the opening ceremony, although volunteers carried Ukraine's flag at that event.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Ukraine boycotts Winter Paralympics closing ceremony as China tops medal table
Preparing during war and competing under political pressure, the Ukrainian team posted its weakest result in decades. On Sunday, March 15, the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games concluded in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The Ukrainian team finished the competition with 19 medals, placing seventh in the overall team standings. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the official Paralympic website. Read also: No Compromise: Ukraine Announces Boy…
Ukraine will also boycott the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo! This was confirmed by the President of the National Paralympic Committee of Ukraine, Walerij Suzhkevych. "No, never. The flag of a state murderer is hoisted there," Suzhkevych said on the question of taking part in the closing ceremony this Sunday (20.30). "These Paralympic games are the worst in history," said the 71-year-old. The Russian Paralym…
Ukraine is also absent from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games. The Committee President explains the boycott with clear words about Russia's role in these games.
Ukraine will boycott the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday, having also boycotted the opening ceremony because the Russian and Belarusian flags were allowed to be raised there.
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