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Iran's Sole Paralympic Skier Withdraws Amid Ongoing Conflict

3/11/2026

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Iran's National Paralympic Committee announced cross-country skier Aboulfazl Khatibi withdrew from the Winter Paralympics due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Khatibi was Iran's sole athlete and could not travel safely to Italy as United States and Israel attacks began on February 28.
Alisamimi said the withdrawal imposes an emotional toll on athletes and urged the international sports community to condemn human rights violations.

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Iran's National Paralympic Committee announced cross-country skier Aboulfazl Khatibi withdrew from the Winter Paralympics due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Khatibi was Iran's sole athlete and could not travel safely to Italy as United States and Israel attacks began on February 28.
Alisamimi said the withdrawal imposes an emotional toll on athletes and urged the international sports community to condemn human rights violations.