Russian Athletes Carry National Flag at Paralympic Closing Parade

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•Russian skiers Voronchikhina and Golubkov carried the national flag during the Paralympic closing ceremony on March 15, 2026.
•The closing parade took place as part of the official conclusion of the Paralympic Games.
•On March 17, 2026, Russia held a ceremony on Red Square to honor its Paralympic athletes.
•The Russian delegation participated under the national flag rather than a neutral or alternative banner.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the International Paralympic Committee maintains Russia's right to compete under its national flag Russian athletes will continue to have full national representation at future Paralympic events, supporting national pride and athlete morale.

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🌍Russian Federation

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👤Ivan Golubkov(Russian Paralympic skier)👤Voronchikhina(Russian Paralympic skier)

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RUTASS (EN)Russia holds ceremony for Paralympic athletes on Red Square RUKommersant (RU)Российские атлеты прошли в параде закрытия Паралимпиады с флагом страны RUInterfax (RU)Горнолыжница Ворончихина и лыжник Голубков пронесли флаг РФ на закрытии Паралимпиады

Russian athletes marched in the Paralympic closing parade carrying the national flag, with skiers Voronchikhina and Golubkov as flag bearers. This public display on an international stage highlights Russia's active participation and visibility in the Paralympic Games. The event was followed by a ceremony on Red Square honoring the athletes, reinforcing national recognition of their achievements.