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The International Paralympic Committee confirmed today that it will not exclude athletes from Russia and Belarus from the upcoming Games in Beijing, choosing not to follow the lead of other international sports organizations that have enacted such bans in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The IPC said that Russians and Belarusians will compete as "neutral" athletes under the Paralympic flag and anthem.
GENEVA: The head of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday pinned full responsibility for Russia’s sporting exile on the Kremlin, insisting Russian athletes should not prosper while their Ukrainian counterparts suffer. The IOC on Monday urged sports federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, having already urged the cancelation or relocation of planned sports events.
Canadian Paralympic fans can prepare for nearly 150 hours of television coverage from Beijing, starting with Friday's opening ceremony at 6:30 a.m. ET.
Germany's Olympic and Paralympic governing bodies expressed dismay Wednesday over the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paralympics, describing it as "a dark page". In a statement Wednesday, the IPC said athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete in Beijing as "neutrals", despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
British Paralympian Ali Jawad expects widespread athlete boycotts over the decision to let Russians and Belarusians compete at the upcoming Beijing 2022Winter Paralympics.
British Paralympian Ali Jawad expects widespread athlete boycotts over the decision to let Russians and Belarusians compete at the Beijing Winter Games.
Marie-Philip Poulin isn't planning on hanging up her skates anytime soon.
Russians and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing under "neutral" flags.