Tag: Paralympics
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EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef to boycott Winter Paralympics over Russia’s participation
The EU Sports, Youth and Culture Commissioner Glenn Micallef has announced that he will be boycotting the Paralympics event due to the participation of Russian athletes in the event. He said that whilst Russia’s aggression continues in Ukraine, he can not support the reinstatement of national symbols, flags, anthems and uniforms that are inseparable from…
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Maja Theuma and Antonio Flores to represent Malta in the Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Paris Paralympics are kicking off today after yesterday’s opening ceremony. Malta will be represented by two athletes: Maja Theuma who will participate in the water competitions and Antonio Flores who will participate in the track-and-field running competitions. Maja Theuma will contest in the 50metres freestyle swimming competition later on today, while Antonio Flroes…
