CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Local organizers of the Milan Cortina Paralympics defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.” The Milan Cortina organizing committee said on Thursday it reviewed the issues raised by Ukraine and explained its decisions. Ukraine said on Wednesday it was disrespected for having to remove a Ukrainian flag allegedly forcefully,

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