MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Host Italy has called on the International Paralympic Committee to review its decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags and with anthems at next month’s Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics.

Laura Dwyer celebrates at Froedtert Hospital before heading to Italy for the first Paralympic mixed doubles curling competition.

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.

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2026 – NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled for March 6-15, features more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, covering broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, extensive accessibility, and more.

An Oconomowoc woman is proving anything is possible after a life-changing injury left her paralyzed from the waist down.

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

Louis Saunders grew up in Bognor Regis and competed at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo and has been training with Newnham. "I remember seeing her at a local boccia competition and we knew she'd be good.

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