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 Jinping officially declared the Games open and a fireworks display erupted over the capital’s “Bird’s Nest” stadium. The International Olympic Committee had urged sporting federations across the world to exclude athletes from Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine prompted widespread condemnation.

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Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. "Beijing's rich legacy in facilities and organizational expertise from the 2022 Winter Olympics has made the city more than competent to continue playing host to these international events," said Ge …

Beijing all set for winter thrills
1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily  

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation braces for big boom in cold-weather sports

China Daily  

More than two years after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics concluded, the legacy of the Games lives on, providing a boost to China's winter sports industry with governments, business owners and experts all bullish on the sector's robust growth during the country's next five-year plan period. With yet another major international event, the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to open …

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success
3 months, 1 week ago

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. According to delegation secretary-general Chang Zheng, Team China showed an overall improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. "Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the …

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Touching moments at the 2024 Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-10 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday night, the world was left with unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years to come. Jin Hua of China poses with his new record after the men's 800m T54 Final of Para Athletics at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in …

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 …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

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  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small 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 …

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 …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. PENG PENG/ZHEJIANG DAILY Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as he familiarized himself …

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-29 Large | Medium | Small Zhang Jiabin, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, prepares for the Paris Paralympic Games during a training session at the stadium near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Aug 27, 2024. Yu Yutan, a member of China's visually impaired soccer team, expressed his eagerness to enjoy the Paris 2024 …

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 …

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese athletes poised for Paris Paralympics glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-28 Large | Medium | Small Members of the Chinese badminton team train on Saturday in Paris, ahead of the Paralympic Games that start on Wednesday. With an average age of 25.8 years old, China's 284 Paralympians are set to participate in 19 sports, including archery, athletics and badminton, across 302 events at the 17th Summer Paralympic …

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Let the games begin again. 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 symbolism behind this is like the city of Paris is giving our athletes a gigantic hug.” Equestrian returns to Château …

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 …

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Paralympic team arrives in Paris

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small Chinese archery athlete Gan Jun takes part in a training session ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 24, 2024. As the Paris Paralympic Games are on the horizon, the Chinese Paralympic delegation has arrived at the Paralympic Village in Paris, where preparations are now in their final …

Diving for common goal
4 months ago

Diving for common goal

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-23 Large | Medium | Small A snapshot of the preparations of the disabled swimmers taking part in the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games With just a few days left until the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese Paralympic swimming team is diligently preparing to showcase its skills at the event. Swimming is renowned for its inclusivity among …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-21 Large | Medium | Small BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, …

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 …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday
4 months ago

Chinese Paralympics delegation to leave for Paris on Wednesday

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The Chinese Paralympic delegation will leave for Paris on Wednesday in two batches, which was announced at a motivational conference held in Beijing on Tuesday, with all delegation members' taking part. At the conference, Cheng Kai, leader of the Chinese Paralympics delegation, also the president of China's Disabled Persons Federation, stressed that the delegation members are supposed to …

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese state councilor encourages athletes to strive for glory at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-08-17 Large | Medium | Small Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin, also director of the State Council's working committee for disabled people, meets with members of China's Paralympic delegation in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. Shen called on the country's Paris-bound Paralympians to strive for athletic success and show good sportsmanship at the upcoming Paralympic Games. …

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 …

Intl women's wheelchair basketball training camp held in Beijing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intl women's wheelchair basketball training camp held in Beijing

China Daily  

Players of China and the United States in action during the final game of the training camp. The 2024 international women's wheelchair basketball training camp, part of the events marking the 34th National Disability Day, took place in Beijing at the National Stadium on Sunday. The training camp was the first of its kind to invite high-level teams from the …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

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 …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Students take skating lessons on an ice rink at a primary school in Tianjin on Jan 10. A joint talent development program, which was designed to combine the financial strength of affluent southern provinces with the training expertise and resources in the country's north, was put in place for the national games and earned credit for leveling the playfield. "Sure, …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Thousands of people enjoy themselves on the waterfront of the Hanjiang River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, on Saturday after several days of heavy snowfall across the city. CHEN ZHUO/FOR CHINA DAILY Taking advantage of the Beijing 2022 Olympics' legacy, the 14th National Winter Games have delivered another huge boost to …

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

National Winter Games put icing on Olympic legacy

China Daily  

Children skate on the ice rink at the Heihe Fitness Center in Heilongjiang province on Jan 31. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Jobs, tourism boom Similar to the Beijing 2022 Olympics, which ran from Feb 4 to 20, the 14th National Winter Games saw the majority of its competitions overlap with the Spring Festival holiday. However, the attraction of ice and snow activities, …

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 …

China's ice and snow industry shows promise in wake of Winter Olympics
2 years, 9 months ago

China's ice and snow industry shows promise in wake of Winter Olympics

China Daily  

The National Cross-Country Skiing Center located in Chongli distrct in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, Feb 9, 2022. The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games offer huge market potential for China's ice and snow industry, despite the global economy still reeling from COVID-19. Upgrading of host cities Chongli, a district in Zhangjiakou city of Hebei province, staged most of …

Beyond Paralympics: Building an accessible society for all
2 years, 9 months ago

Beyond Paralympics: Building an accessible society for all

China Daily  

A fireworks display marks the close of the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics at the National Stadium in Beijing on March 13, 2022. One legacy greater than the stunning total of 61 medals won by China – 18 golds, 20 silvers, and 23 bronzes – is the seed of an accessible society in all respects for people living with disabilities. Efforts …

Volunteers ensure success of Games
2 years, 9 months ago

Volunteers ensure success of Games

China Daily  

Students from the City University of Zhengzhou work as security volunteers during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held on Feb 20, a video about the work of volunteers was broadcast, and representatives of the volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Games. "It may be a once-in-a-lifetime …

Volunteers ensure success of Games
2 years, 9 months ago

Volunteers ensure success of Games

China Daily  

Students from the City University of Zhengzhou work as security volunteers during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held on Feb 20, a video about the work of volunteers was broadcast, and representatives of the volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Games. "It may be a once-in-a-lifetime …

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: Ukraine equal best-ever display at Games with hat-trick of gold on Day 7
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Ukraine equal best-ever display at Games with hat-trick of gold on Day 7

Firstpost  

Ukraine are second on the overall medal tally, behind China, with a 25-medal haul including a record nine gold. Zhangjiakou, China: Days after learning her Kharkiv home was bombed, Ukrainian athlete Liudmyla Liashenko steeled herself on Friday for a gold medal performance on day seven of Beijing’s Winter Paralympics. Team veteran Vitalii Lukianenko, was unable to win his third gold …

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Hat-trick of gold medals propel Canada from sixth to third spot
2 years, 9 months ago

Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022: Hat-trick of gold medals propel Canada from sixth to third spot

Firstpost  

On the third day of action in the Chinese capital, Natalie Wilkie powered home in the standing long distance cross-country skiing event, while fellow Canadian Brian McKeever, 42, claimed victory in the visually impaired category. Beijing, China: A hat-trick of gold medals propelled Canada from sixth to third in the Beijing Winter Paralympics’ medal table on Monday, as hosts China …

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 …

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 …

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