The Russian Paralympic team was allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem for the first time in 12 years amid sanctions MOSCOW, March 19. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has received athletes from the Russian Paralympic Games team and congratulated them with 'an incredible results.' "I am sincerely pleased to congratulate you, our Russian national team, on a truly incredible performance showed at the 2026