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BIZARRE: Winter paralympics - What They Never Told You

British star Jo Butterfield eyes Paralympic history after beating breast cancer to compete in Winter Games

Jo Butterfield finished fifth alongside Jason Kean in her first Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina

The Independent UK

Ukraine boycotts Winter Paralympics closing ceremony as China tops medal table

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The Independent UK

Milan Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signaled the end of the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

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Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will up their performance target for the Winter Paralympics after Great Britain returned from the Milano-Cortina Games with just one medal

The Guardian - UK

Menna Fitzpatrick fails to add to record GB medal collection at Winter Paralympics

The para skier took fifth in the alpine slalom in her final outing at Milan-Cortina

The Independent UK

Haiti earthquake survivor prepares to make history at Winter Paralympics

Para skier Ralf Etienne, who lost his leg in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, will on Friday become the first person from the country to compete at a Winter Paralympic Games. He told RFI it's a chance to showcase his home nation's strength and resilience on the world stage.

Radio France Internationale

Hester Poole learns tough lesson in Winter Paralympics debut – but British teenager has hope for the future

Poole fell early in her first run in the women’s giant slalom VI

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Ukraine accuses IPC of ‘systemic pressure’ and pro-Russian bias at Winter Paralympics

Team Ukraine have launched a stinging attack on the International Paralympic Committee and Winter Paralympics organisers, claiming they have been under ‘systemic pressure’ to reduce their presence at the Games

The Guardian - UK

Tabouret drums up France's third gold at 2026 Winter Paralympic Games

Karl Tabouret won France's third gold medal of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Wednesday, with his victory in the men's 10km cross country race.

Radio France Internationale

Ribera wins Brazil’s first-ever Paralympic medal while Russia claim second gold

Cristian Westemaier Ribera followed in the footsteps of compatriot Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who won Brazil’s first Olympic medal last month, with an historic first Paralympic medal for the nation

The Independent UK

Great Britain win first Winter Paralympics medal

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The Independent UK

Great Britain’s Winter Paralympics medal drought ends as Neil Simpson wins silver in skiing

Neil Simpson won a silver medal to get Great Britain off the mark at the Winter Paralympics

The Independent UK

Iran Paralympics chief brands skier’s withdrawal ‘heartbreaking’ amid war with US

Iran’s solitary Paralympic athlete was forced to withdraw due to being unable to travel safely to Italy

The Independent UK

More medal heartbreak for GB’s para alpine skiiers at Winter Paralympics

Neil Simpson recorded his second fourth-place finish of the Games in Milano Cortina, while Menna Fitzpatrick came sixth after recovering from an ACL injury

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Russian national anthem to be played at Winter Paralympics for first time since 2014 as skier wins gold medal

Varvara Voronchikhina won a gold medal in skiing for Russia on Monday morning

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says he will loosen oil sanctions after ‘very good’ call with Putin

Zelensky says Ukraine sent interceptor drones and operators to US bases in Jordan

The Independent UK

Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete across 79 events in six sports. It is the biggest Winter Paralympics ever, with a record female participation, according to the IPC.

The Independent UK

Russian flag controversially flies once more at Winter Paralympics after country’s first medals

Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev won alpine skiing medals on day one of the Games while controversially competing under their own flag

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The Independent UK

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

What to know about the 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony

The Winter Paralympics opening ceremony is taking place on March 6. It is taking place at the Verona Olympic Arena, northern Italy. UK viewers can watch the ceremony on Channel 4 from 6.30pm GMT, while US viewers can watch it on NBC from 1.30pm ET. Friday’s opening ceremony will mark…

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

Omega kicks off the Winter Paralympics with new Seamaster Diver watch

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times 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

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

TV tonight: prepare for a very exciting Winter Paralympics!

The opening ceremony kicks off with hosts including GB’s most decorated Paralympian, Sarah Storey. Plus: Steve Backshall’s on Hippo Watch. Here’s what to watch this evening

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