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President of the International Paralympic Committee Andrew Parsons with the Paralympic flag in Paris Games in 2024

Video. EU slams 'unacceptable' Russian and Belarusian flags at Paralympics

Updated: 18/02/2026 - 18:02 GMT+1

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

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