Russia's athletes will compete under their national flag at the Winter Paralympics for the first time since 2014, despite ongoing tensions due to the war in Ukraine. This decision has sparked controversy, with Ukrainian athletes and several nations boycotting the opening ceremony. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) lifted a partial ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, leading to their participation, but many countries oppose this move. The situation raises questions about the future of Russia's involvement in international sports amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)