Ukraine finishes 2026 Paralympics in top three by number of medals
The Ukrainian national team completed its performance at the 14th Winter Paralympic Games, which were held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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15 March 2026
Ukrainian skier Oleksandra Kononova wins bronze at 2026 Paralympics
Ukrainian skier Oleksandra Kononova from the Kyiv region won a bronze medal in the 20 km standing class race at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.
10 March 2026
Family of Ukrainian champion forced to remove national symbols at Paralympics – Sushkevych
The family of a Ukrainian champion who traveled to the Paralympics in Milan to support the athlete were forced by event organizers to remove their national symbols at the stadium entrance.
08 March 2026
Zelensky honors Ukrainian Paralympians after six medals on opening day
President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ukrainian Paralympians who won six medals on the first day of competition.
07 March 2026
Ukraine wins its first gold medal at 2026 Winter Paralympics
Biathlete Taras Rad took Ukraine's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
04 March 2026
Sybiha: 14 countries, EU refused to attend Paralympics opening ceremony
As of now, 14 countries and the EU have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Games.
Poland's TVP to interrupt Paralympics opening ceremony broadcast during Russian, Belarusian team parade
Polish public broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) will not show Russian and Belarusian athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics, interrupting the broadcast as part of a boycott in protest against the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to allow them to compete under their national flags.
03 March 2026
Germany to boycott opening ceremony of Winter Paralympics
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed the decision by the German Disabled Sports Association to boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
02 March 2026
Ukraine banned from wearing 'political uniform' at Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Ukraine's national team from wearing sports uniforms with a political design at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
01 March 2026
Paralympics opening ceremony to be boycotted by number of countries due to admission of Russia, Belarus – Sushkevych
Ukraine and a number of other countries will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympics because of the decision to allow the Paralympic teams of Russia and Belarus to participate.
20 February 2026
Italy against Russian and Belarusian athletes carrying flags at Paralympics
The Italian government has opposed the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina under their national flags.
19 February 2026
Heraskevych's team to challenge IOC disqualification in Swiss court
The team of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will file a lawsuit following the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to disqualify him – a ruling the athlete described as a "pro-Russian game."
Ukrainian delegation not to attend Paralympics due to participation of Russians and Belarusians
The Ukrainian delegation will not attend the Paralympic Games in Milan due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the competition.
18 February 2026
Estonian broadcaster to not air Paralympics events featuring Russian and Belarusian athletes
The Estonian Public Broadcasting company Eesti Rahvusringhaaling (ERR) will not broadcast competitions at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in which Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags.
Zelensky calls decision to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes into Paralympics 'dirty'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described as "dirty" the decision by the International Paralympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under their national flags.
Estonian FM calls participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes in Paralympics a disgrace
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has described as a disgrace the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Ukraine should impose sanctions against Russian Paralympians, Heraskevych says
Ukraine should impose sanctions against Russian athletes at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy, extend these sanctions to the international level, and thus prevent Russians from participating in these competitions.
16 February 2026
Ukraine imposes sanctions on ten Russian athletes supporting Russia's aggression
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on ten Russian athletes who support Russia's war and place sport at its service.
15 February 2026
Ukrainian Yakiv Khammo wins gold at 2026 European Open in Slovenia
The Ljubljana European Open 2026 international judo tournament has concluded in Slovenia.
Heraskevych, Athletes for Peace plan to establish support fund for families of fallen Ukrainian athletes
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, together with the German initiative Athletes for Peace, is launching a fundraising campaign to support the families of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian aggression.
13 February 2026
Heraskevych makes first statement after CAS hearing on Olympic disqualification
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych made his first statement after leaving the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which was reviewing his case regarding disqualification over the “Helmet of Memory,” in which he had planned to compete in the first run of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
CAS begins hearing in Heraskevych’s case over Olympic disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has begun hearing the case of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych concerning his disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
IOC President comments on Heraskevych's disqualification over 'helmet of remembrance'
This morning, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry met with Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych and commented to the press on his disqualification.
12 February 2026
Heraskevych: IOC disqualifies me while ignoring Russian flags
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych said he still does not understand why he was disqualified today and added that the IOC turns a blind eye to Russian flags in the stands and on some athletes.
Zelensky awards Heraskevych Order of Freedom
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych the Order of Freedom.
Zelensky on Heraskevych: Having courage is worth more than any medal
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the IOC's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych does not demonstrate adherence to the principles of Olympism, which are based on fairness and support for peace.
NOC of Ukraine supports skeleton pilot Heraskevych
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has spoken out in support of Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych, who the International Olympic Committee disqualified for wearing a helmet with portraits of athletes who died during the war at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
10 February 2026
Ukraine’s female luge athletes finish in top 20 at Milano–Cortina 2026, first time since Vancouver
The final runs of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in women’s singles luge took place in Italy.
08 February 2026
Ukraine’s biathlon team finishes eighth in mixed relay at 2026 Olympics
The first biathlon race of the 25th Winter Olympic Games took place in Antholz–Anterselva, Italy.
04 February 2026
Forty-six Ukrainian athletes to compete in 11 sports at Winter Olympics in Italy
On Friday, February 6, the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will take place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.