New Delhi, March 4 -- The intensifying conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran, the US, and Israel, has triggered widespread airspace closures, mass flight cancellations, and security alerts. This has stranded athletes, forced event postponements, and raised doubts over major tournaments, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Winter Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina kick off soon, but travel chaos has hit delegations hard. The International Paralympic Committee is scrambling to help affected parties.

"The closure of airspace in the Middle East is impacting the arrival of some stakeholders... We are working diligently with Milano Cortina 2026 to find solutions for those affected," the IPC said on Tuesday.

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