
Six Russian athletes were granted to compete under their nation's flag at Milan-Cortina to the dismay of other participating nations.

Six Russian athletes were granted to compete under their nation's flag at Milan-Cortina to the dismay of other participating nations.

The news comes on the same day as the opening ceremony in Verona, Italy, with seven nations already set to boycott the event.

Six Russian athletes will compete under their nation's flag for the first time since Sochi 2014 amid backlash from participating nations.

The International Paralympic Committee has issued its stance after seven nations confirmed they will boycott the opening ceremony.