Iran's sole Paralympian withdraws from Milan Games as travel risks rise
TL;DR
Iran will not compete in Milano Cortina 2026 after its lone Paralympian, Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei, cannot safely travel to Italy amid regional conflict and communication disruptions, with Iran’s flag removed from the opening parade.
- Iran’s only athlete won’t compete at Milan Paralympics Politico
- Iran's Aboulfazl Khatibi won't compete at Milan Paralympics ESPN
- IOC statement on athletes’ safe passage olympics.com
- Mideast clashes breach Olympic truce as athletes gather for Winter Paralympic Games NPR
- Iran's Only Athlete Will No Longer Compete at Paralympics People.com
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