Milano-Cortina Paralympics come to a close with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

Mar 16, 2026 - 03:00
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Milano-Cortina Paralympics come to a close with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return
People walk on a stage inside an arena while holding different flags from around the world.

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signalled the end of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, hours after the U.S. Para ice hockey team won the final gold medal of the Games that were marked by the return of the Russian flag and national anthem to the global sports stage.