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March 11, 2026
TASS: 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy
2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy

TL;DR
- The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are taking place in Italy from March 6-15.
- Russia is participating with six para athletes, marking their return with national anthem and flag after 12 years.
- Several countries, including France, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland, are boycotting the opening ceremony.
- Iran has withdrawn from the Games due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Russian officials view Russia's participation as a victory and criticize attempts to politicize the Games.
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