Russia, Belarus and Paralympics
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Although the 2026 Winter Olympics is wrapping up, the Milan Cortina Paralympics are still to come.
The decision to readmit Russian and Belarusian athletes to next month’s Winter Paralympics could pave the way for others to follow suit.
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Russian flag and anthem set to return at next month's Paralympics after a decade-long absence
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.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes will finally get paid thanks to one man's $100 million donation
The men and women who make up the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams do not get paid by the U.S. government, but starting with the Milano Cortina Olympics in February, each athlete will receive $200,
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - UK Athletics on Friday pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter over the death of Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed in 2017 while the Paralympic athlete was training in London.