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Ukraine's Paralympic Uniforms Changed Amid Controversial Map

3/3/2026

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The International Paralympic Committee ordered Ukraine to change its Winter Paralympics ceremonial uniforms after a map design that includes territories claimed by Russia.
IPC officials said the map violated rules against political messages.
Valerii Sushkevich, president of Ukraine's National Paralympic Committee, confirmed the IPC's stance.
Russian athletes will compete under their national flag for the first time since 2014, prompting Ukraine and several nations to boycott the opening ceremony.

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The International Paralympic Committee ordered Ukraine to change its Winter Paralympics ceremonial uniforms after a map design that includes territories claimed by Russia.
IPC officials said the map violated rules against political messages.
Valerii Sushkevich, president of Ukraine's National Paralympic Committee, confirmed the IPC's stance.
Russian athletes will compete under their national flag for the first time since 2014, prompting Ukraine and several nations to boycott the opening ceremony.