Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
2 years, 9 months ago

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics

Associated Press  

Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games. “It is because of the athletes,” said Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who has been living about 100 miles from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, fearful of an attack by Russian troops who invaded the country earlier this week. Rob Koehler, the head of the advocacy group Global Athlete, called the moment “a clear message to every single athlete about how valuable and important their voices are for change.” Early in the week, a cadre of Ukrainian athletes aligned with Koehler’s group to put out a statement condemning Russia’s invasion and asking for an immediate ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Olympics and Paralympics. The removal of Russia’s flag, without the removal of the country’s athletes was, Parsons said, the “harshest possible punishment we can hand down within our constitution and the current IPC rules.” Those rules, however, took a backseat to reality. “It is abundantly clear that athletes forced this decision, not sport leaders,” said Ali Jawad, a four-time Paralympian who is on the board of Global Athlete.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Lessons from Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lessons from Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

It is hard not to be awed by the performance of athletes at the Paralympics. This Paralympics saw a much higher number of Indian coaches and support staff, and was also the first time that a dedicated recovery centre to deal with injuries developed during the sporting event was set up for the contingent. The corporate world must also pitch …

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-08 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing to an end this weekend, allowing time to look back on an event that has attracted people from around the world. When discussing Paralympic athletes - all of whom have their own story of facing challenges many will never have to face - …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 5: Crunch time for teams and medals handed out in 12 sports
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 5: Crunch time for teams and medals handed out in 12 sports

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paralympics Games are reaching their stretch run, as medals will be awarded in 12 sports on Thursday and tournaments get down to their last few matches. Semifinal action It’s a big day for team sports across the Paralympic venues as the semifinal rounds of several tournaments play out, featuring sitting volleyball, blind football and wheelchair basketball. Iran’s …

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The Hindu  

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris — the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has …

What to watch as the Paralympic Games featuring 4,400 athletes open in Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to watch as the Paralympic Games featuring 4,400 athletes open in Paris

LA Times  

Britain’s Amy Conroy and China’s Lin Suiling battle for the ball during a wheelchair basketball quarterfinal game at the Tokyo Paralympics. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days in Paris. The venue beside the Eiffel Tower, which …

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance
4 months ago

Official calls for anti-doping vigilance

China Daily  

A mobilization conference for the Paralympians attending the Paris Games is held in Beijing on Aug 20, 2024. A senior sports official reiterated China's zero-tolerance approach toward doping on Tuesday while seeing off the Chinese Paralympic delegation heading to the Paris Paralympic Games, and urged the athletes to earn respect through strength and integrity. Speaking at a mobilization conference for …

516-member Paralympic team formed
4 months, 1 week ago

516-member Paralympic team formed

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small This photo taken on Aug 16, 2024 shows a general view at the inaugural meeting of the Chinese delegation for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. China's delegation for the upcoming Paris Paralympics, marking its 11th appearance at the Summer Paralympic Games, includes 126 male and 158 female …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Hindustan Times  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 1 week ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Associated Press  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel judging if athletes had expressed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine or had …

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
9 months ago

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday. The IOC said Tuesday it expects about 36 neutral athletes with Russian passports and 22 with Belarusian passports to qualify for the Paris Games. A decision on whether those athletes will …

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC
9 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC

The Hindu  

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Individual Neutral Athletes from either country “will not participate in the parade of delegations and teams during the opening ceremony since they are individual athletes”, IOC director James Macleod said …

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

Associated Press  

BONN, Germany — Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year’s Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The International Paralympic Committee set limits on athletes from the two countries which are stricter than those detailed by the International Olympic Committee for the Paris Games that open one month …

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russian athletes’ participation still an Uncertainty
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russian athletes’ participation still an Uncertainty

The Hindu  

With just six months to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear if Russians will be competing and, if so, how many. Russians are qualifying for Olympic spots as “neutral athletes” in combat events such as judo and wrestling, but not in some of the Games’ highest-profile events like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Ukrainian athletes are …

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Months out from Paris Olympics, Russians are qualifying in some sports and absent in others

Associated Press  

With just six months to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear if Russians will be competing and, if so, how many. Russians are qualifying for Olympic spots as “neutral athletes” in combat events such as judo and wrestling, but not in some of the Games’ highest-profile events like track and field, swimming and gymnastics. Ukrainian athletes are …

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics
1 year ago

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Athletes from both countries have faced sanctions in multiple sports but may be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games under a neutral flag. Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees have called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris “as soon as possible”. The International …

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lashed out at the International Olympic Committee for effectively suspending Russia from the Olympic movement, accusing it of using the Games as a tool of politics and racism. “Thanks to some of the leaders of the modern International Olympic Committee, we learned that an invitation to the Games is not an unconditional right of the …

Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian and Belarus Paralympians Set To Compete at Paris Paralympics 2024

News 18  

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag after officials voted on Friday against an outright ban. The International Paralympic Committee voted to partially suspend the Russian and Belarusian National Paralympic Committees for two years due to “breaches of constitutional membership obligations.” That decision means both nations can take …

Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

The Hindu  

Russia appears to have avoided a full ban from next year’s Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee’s members voted Friday against suspending the country’s membership. The IPC wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that members voted 74-65 against a motion to fully suspend Russia “for breaches of its constitutional membership obligations.” Thirteen more …

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — A year before the Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials governing many of the sports on the 2024 program are still split on how to treat Russian athletes. Most of the sports which have allowed Russians to return also followed IOC advice on its preferred name — “individual neutral athletes” — …

Russia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred

The Hindu  

Russia and its ally Belarus have had their suspension from membership of the International Paralympic Committee overturned on appeal but their athletes remain barred from competing in IPC-run events. The IPC said on Friday that its independent appeals tribunal had ruled that the IPC membership should have considered more evidence before voting to suspend the two countries’ national Paralympic organizations …

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
1 year, 7 months ago

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes

Al Jazeera  

British and French sports ministers challenge IOC’s plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals. The United Kingdom and France’s sports ministers have insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes must never compete as neutrals as recommended by the International Olympic Committee because they could still be funded by their governments. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow …

Pentathlon opts to welcome back Russians and Belarusians
1 year, 8 months ago

Pentathlon opts to welcome back Russians and Belarusians

The Hindu  

Modern pentathlon on Thursday became the latest Olympic sport to announce it was welcoming back Russians and Belarusians. The sport’s governing body announced that its executive committee had voted to lift the ban that followed the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As Moscow’s assault on Ukraine stretches into a second year, the International Olympic Committee has recommended allowing athletes …

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable
1 year, 8 months ago

IOC: Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable

The Hindu  

Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Thursday. The IOC on Wednesday issued a set of recommendations for international sports federations that will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to …

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out

Al Jazeera  

The Russian Athletics Federation has had its doping ban lifted but will still be excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine. World Athletics has voted to lift an eight-year doping ban on Russia, but the nation will remain excluded from international competition because of an ongoing separate ban over the invasion of Ukraine. “Council …

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia supports other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban

The Hindu  

The Australian government said on Tuesday it was aligned with 34 other nations on the call for the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions, despite not being marked as a signatory to the statement. “As long as these fundamental issues and the substantial lack of clarity and concrete detail on a workable ‘neutrality’ model …

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe
1 year, 10 months ago

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe

The Hindu  

World Athletics will look at the issue of Russian athletes competing while the Ukraine war continues only after it has been decided whether the country has cleaned up its act on doping sufficiently to be reinstated, Sebastian Coe said on Friday. World Athletics President Coe said doping would still take precedence when the governing council meets next month to decide …

Nordic countries jointly oppose Russian, Belarusian sports participation
1 year, 10 months ago

Nordic countries jointly oppose Russian, Belarusian sports participation

The Hindu  

The Nordic Olympic Committees wrote to the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday to reiterate their opposition to Russian and Belarusian athletes being allowed to take part in international sports. Athletes from Russia and neighbouring Belarus, which aided Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago, have been banned from many international competitions since, and organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics said …

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes
1 year, 10 months ago

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The five Olympic committees in the Nordic region on Tuesday urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from “international sports participation” because of the war in Ukraine. “Now is not the right time to consider their return.” Last week, the three Baltic prime ministers called for a ban on Russian and …

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out
1 year, 10 months ago

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out

The Hindu  

Six more Russians have been cleared by World Athletics to compete internationally as neutral athletes but they remain frozen out as their country is still banned from the sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago. The Russian Athletics Federation has been suspended since 2015 as a result of widespread doping and a state- Nikita Anishchenkov, Artem Chermoshanskiy, Maksim …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia plans to compete in many sports despite ban over Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia plans to compete in many sports despite ban over Ukraine

Daily Mail  

With two years to go until the Paris Olympics open, Russia is making plans for its athletes to live and compete in the French capital even though many remain barred from upcoming qualification events because of the war in Ukraine. Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday that the country was working to …

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war
2 years, 6 months ago

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war

Associated Press  

Barring a sudden, unexpected end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and field world championships, which marks the largest international sports event since the end of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Asked about the status of the Russians for the July 12-25 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, World Athletics …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Curtain closes on Games as China and Ukraine star
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Curtain closes on Games as China and Ukraine star

Firstpost  

Beijing’s Winter Paralympics closed Sunday following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors as well as stellar performances from the host nation and athletes from war-torn Ukraine. Beijing: Beijing’s Winter Paralympics closed Sunday following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors as well as stellar performances from the host nation and athletes from war-torn Ukraine. In his closing ceremony speech, …

Photos: Curtain closes on Paralympics as China and Ukraine star
2 years, 9 months ago

Photos: Curtain closes on Paralympics as China and Ukraine star

Al Jazeera  

Beijing’s winter Paralympic Games has closed following a ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors – and after stellar performances from athletes from host nation China and from war-torn Ukraine. At the “Bird’s Nest” stadium in the capital on Sunday, China handed the Paralympics flag to Italy’s Milano Cortina, which is gearing up to stage the games in four years. After …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: China surges to top of medal tally with four golds on Day 2
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: China surges to top of medal tally with four golds on Day 2

Firstpost  

Chinese athletes asserted home turf dominance on day two of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, netting four gold medals in alpine and cross country skiing events. Beijing: Chinese athletes asserted home turf dominance on day two of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, netting four gold medals in alpine and cross country skiing events. The host nation now top the medal …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Ukrainian athletes dig deep, race to top of medal table on Day 1
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Ukrainian athletes dig deep, race to top of medal table on Day 1

Firstpost  

Ukrainians showed resilience in the face of the turmoil engulfing their war-torn homeland Saturday, racing to the top of the medal table on Day 1 of the Games with an impressive haul of seven. Beijing: Ukrainian athletes showed resilience in the face of the turmoil engulfing their war-torn homeland Saturday, racing to the top of the medal table on day …

As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Winter Paralympics opened Friday in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home, the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get to China and an impassioned call for peace. “Tonight, I want, I must begin with a message of peace,” Parsons said in brief remarks to the athletes and spectators at the Bird’s Nest stadium. “As the …

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal
2 years, 9 months ago

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal

The Hindu  

Russia's contingent at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing plans to leave China after being banned from participating because of the country's invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Paralympic Committee said on Friday. RELATED| Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee on Thursday after initially being allowed to compete as neutrals. Russian …

Russians heading home; reserve right to later legal action
2 years, 9 months ago

Russians heading home; reserve right to later legal action

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Russian Paralympic Committee will leave Beijing and has no immediate plans for legal action. The RPC issued a statement Friday criticizing the decision to exclude Russian athletes from the Paralympics and said the move was “absolutely politicized.” It said its lawyers had determined that the Court of Arbitration for Sport would not be able to render a …

As war rages, Paralympics Games open in Beijing without Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

As war rages, Paralympics Games open in Beijing without Russia

The Hindu  

The 2022 Winter Paralympics opens on March 4 in Beijing, with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get here. "It's a miracle that we have made it to the Paralympics," the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Valerii Sushkevych, told a news conference on the eve of the Games. Paralympics organisers initially announced …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: As war rages, Games opening in Beijing without Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: As war rages, Games opening in Beijing without Russia

Firstpost  

The 2022 Winter Paralympics open Friday in Beijing, with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get here. “It’s a miracle that we have made it to the Paralympics," the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Valerii Sushkevych, told a news conference on the eve of the Games. Paralympics organizers initially announced that Russians …

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics open after athlete ban controversy

Al Jazeera  

International Olympic Committee called on sporting federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Athletes paraded through Beijing’s national stadium as the Winter Paralympics opened after a storm of controversy surrounding the banning of Russian and Belarusian athletes due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. But on Friday, focus returned to the competition as Chinese President Xi …

Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk
2 years, 9 months ago

Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics amid boycott risk

The Hindu  

Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the Winter Paralympics on Thursday reversed course and expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus. “We were trying to protect the Games from war.” Mr. Parsons said the IPC underestimated the negative reaction to letting Russians and Belarusians compete — even as neutral athletes. “We do believe …

Winter Paralympics: Ukraine team arrives in Beijing
2 years, 9 months ago

Winter Paralympics: Ukraine team arrives in Beijing

The Hindu  

Having braved bombs and gunfire, Ukraine's athletes have made it safely to Beijing ahead of the Winter Paralympics that begin on Friday, in what Ukrainian paralympic committee president Valeriy Sushkevych described as a miracle. Ukraine has been under siege following an invasion by Russia, which prompted the International Paralympic Committee on Thursday to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the …

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics

Firstpost  

The International Paralympic Committee had just a day earlier said athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete as “neutrals” in the Games, which start on Friday. Russian and Belarusian athletes were on Thursday banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine, with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. Multiple Paralympics …

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Winter Paralympics in stunning about-face
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Winter Paralympics in stunning about-face

The Hindu  

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said on Thursday in Beijing. The about-face comes less than 24 hours after the IPC on Wednesday announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete when the Games open …

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