Russian and Belarusian Athletes to Compete Under National Flags at Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will participate in the upcoming Paralympics in March, representing their respective countries under their national flags. New York Times posted on X, highlighting that currently, twenty athletes from Belarus and Russia are competing at the Winter Olympics as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN). This decision marks a significant shift from their current status at the Winter Olympics, where they are not competing under their national symbols. The inclusion of these athletes under their national flags at the Paralympics is expected to draw international attention and discussions regarding geopolitical implications.