The International Paralympics Committee has sparked chaos with a decision made ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 games

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The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will begin in March but there has already been controversy ahead of the opening ceremony

Ukraine officials will "not be present at the opening ceremony" or "take part in any other official Paralympic events" at next month's Winter Games following the inclusion of Russia and Belarus.

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says

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