MILAN, March 3 - The Ukrainian team changed a planned uniform for the Paralympic Games that featured a map of the country’s internationally recognised borders, because items related to national identity are forbidden, a top official told Reuters.
An alternative uniform was provided within 24 hours and approved by the International Paralympic Committee, IPC Chief Brand and Communications Officer Craig Spence said.
The original design featured a map of Ukraine, including all territories temporarily occupied by Russia, Ukrainian media reported.
The Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics will run from March 6 to March 15, with Ukraine represented by 35 athletes competing in four sports.
Under IPC rules governing Games uniforms, national anthem lyrics, motivational words and public or political messages or slogans related to national identity are prohibited.
