Russia's Paralympic Committee reports progress in international competition participation, with some federations allowing Russian teams to compete without flag or anthem, though 2028 Paralympic Games participation remains uncertain.
Russian and Belarusian athletes are competing at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Verona, with Russia winning its first medals since 2014. Their return follows an appeal against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, which had continued to bar athletes despite the IPC's reinstatement.
Russia secured its first Winter Paralympic medals since 2014 as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksey Bugaev won bronze in Italy. The athletes expressed joy and pride in representing their country after a ban.
