Russland-Ukraine-Krieg (24.2.2022)

World Aquatics Allows Russian and Belarusian Swimmers to Compete Under National Flags and Anthems

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World Aquatics Allows Russian and Belarusian Swimmers to Compete Under National Flags and Anthems

National Flags and Anthems: Russian and Belarusian Swimmers Set for Return The landscape of international competitive swimming is facing a significant shift. According to a recent announcement from the sport’s world governing body, swimmers from Russia and Belarus will once again be permitted to compete under their respective national flags. The decision extends beyond visual … Read more

Ukraine Boycotts Paralympics Closing Ceremony Over Russian Presence | Winter Paralympics 2026

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Ukraine Boycotts Paralympics Closing Ceremony Over Russian Presence | Winter Paralympics 2026

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The Ukrainian Paralympic team will not participate in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in protest against the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags. The move escalates a growing international outcry … Read more

Paralympics: German Silver Amidst Russian Success & Political Discomfort

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Paralympics: German Silver Amidst Russian Success & Political Discomfort

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – A silver medal in the women’s cross-country sprint at the 2026 Winter Paralympics became a platform for quiet protest as German athletes Linn Kazmaier and her guide Florian Baumann demonstrated their discomfort with the participation of Russian athletes under their own flag. The moment, unfolding on the podium on March 10, … Read more