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There's outrage in Ukraine as Russian athletes are allowed to compete in Paralympics

NPR | By Polina Lytvynova
Published February 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM EST

The International Paralympic Committee decided to allow six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags in Italy. The decision has caused an outcry in Ukraine.

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