Paralympics Open in Milan Amid Political Tensions
Tensions from Middle East conflict and political boycotts.
Russian flag returned to parade.
Only 45 athletes attended out of 600.
Volunteers carried flags due to absent flagbearers.
Stewart Copeland and DJ Miky Bionic performed.
Crowd booed Russian athletes.
Iran athlete withdrew for safety.
IPC called it the largest ever with record female participation.
50th anniversary marked by torch actions and cauldron lightings.
Russia's anthem played for gold medallists since 2022.
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