Iran flag removed from Paralympics opening ceremony after sole athlete withdraws over travel safety concerns
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Two-time Paralympian Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei of Iran pulled out of the 2026 Paralympic Games, citing travel concerns because the Middle East conflict.
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"It is really disappointing for world sport and especially for Aboulfazl that he is unable to travel safely to compete at his third Paralympic Winter Games at Milano Cortina 2026," IPC president Andrew Parsons said in a statement.
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