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From trenches to tracks: How Russia turns ex-soldiers into Paralympic athletes

Stanisław Kaleta

04.03.2026, 20:24

For the first time since 2014, Russian athletes will complete under their national flag at the upcoming Paralympic games. — For the first time since 2014, Russian athletes will complete under their national flag at the upcoming Paralympic games. Photo: Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images

Russian Paralympians will compete under their national flag at this month’s games.