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Paralympic governing body lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of 2026 games

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in policy following years of restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine.

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