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Tudhope nails dream start in Paralympics medal hunt

Eyeing his first Paralympics gold medal, Australian star Ben Tudhope has flaunted fine form in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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US win first medals of Winter Paralympics as Oksana Masters leads American one-two

Masters wins her 10th Paralympic gold while teammate Kendall Gretsch takes silver in women’s 7.5km sitting sprint at Milano Cortina

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Rising Aussie para-skier crashes in Paralympic opener

Former AFL prospect and para-alpine skier Josh Hanlon has fallen short in the men's downhill event at the Paralympics, while Lauren Parker made her debut.

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Russia marks Paralympic return amid calls for peace

Flying their flag for the first time since 2014, Russia marched at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony as Ukraine led a boycott in protest.

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Ukraine cheered at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony as Russia return

Ukraine received a warm welcome at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday night. The nation’s team and officials opted to boycott the ceremony in protest at the decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their own national flag. However, when Ukraine’s name was read out at the parade…

The Independent UK

Why are countries boycotting the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony?

A number of nations have decided to boycott Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed athletes from Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland will all stay away from the ceremony. The decision to boycott comes after the IPC confirmed six…

The Independent UK

Omega’s new Seamaster watch pays tribute to the Winter Paralympics

Omega kicks off the Winter Paralympics with new Seamaster Diver watch

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Everything you need to know about the six sports at the Winter Paralympics

Fans will get to watch six sports during the Winter Paralympics, with the Games due to begin on Friday night

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics 2026 Opening Ceremony Sparks Political Flashpoint as Seven Nations Boycott Over Russia

Seven countries, including the UK, boycott the 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony in protest of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their flags

International Business Times UK

Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will officially open later Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries intending to boycott the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: F1, Paralympics, Six Nations and Premier League

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, winter sports, F1, cricket, baseball and boxing?

The Guardian - UK

Veteran and rookie named as Australian para flagbearers

Australia's only medallist at the last winter Paralympics will carry the flag at the Milan-Cortina opening ceremony with a team rookie.

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Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over flag-flying Russians

Seven countries and the British government will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest at the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Guardian - UK

Government joins boycott of Winter Paralympics ceremonies in protest of Russia return

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete under their own flags for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine

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The Paralympics are welcoming Russia back to the Winter Games – and this is just the start

Ten athletes will compete for Russia and Belarus at the Paralympic Games and parade under their national flags in Friday’s opening ceremony in Verona, despite condemnation across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Winter Paralympics 2026: latest medal table for Milano Cortina

Find out how each nation is performing at the Winter Paralympics, and drill down to see which events each country won medals for

The Guardian - UK

Winter Paralympics results from Milano Cortina 2026

Keep abreast of all the results at the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina 2026 with our searchable page

The Guardian - US

From a 19-time world champ to Monster Mike: US athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Paralympics

The Americans finished fifth in the medal table in 2022. A strong team will be looking to improve that record in Italy in the coming days

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Paralympic politics: how Russia, Belarus and Israel sparked opening ceremony boycotts

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics takes place on Friday but geopolitical tensions have spurred some countries, including the Czech Republic, Finland and Ukraine, to boycott the opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

Fresh curling drama erupts ahead of Winter Paralympics

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Winter Paralympics rocked by curling stones theft just hours before start of competition

Two curling stones have been stolen just hours before the preliminary rounds at the Winter Paralympics

The Independent UK

Curling stones stolen from Winter Paralympics venue

A World Curling spokesperson confirmed two stones were taken from the venue in Cortina.

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Aussie ski great declares himself fit for Paralympics

Less than 20 days out from surgery for a fracture in his leg, one of Australia's great Paralympians says he's ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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Australia sidesteps Paralympic boycott against Russia

Australia's Paralympians will participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina opening ceremony despite a boycott in protest against Russia's inclusion at the Games.

The Guardian - AU

Winter Paralympics 2026: who are Australia’s top medal contenders?

From the first Indigenous Winter Paralympian to a 52-year-old who is back after nearly 20 years away, who to look out for at Milano Cortina

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