The Paralympic Games begin Friday — here's what to know
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Russia's return to Games was result of democratic vote, says IPC chief
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 5 : The participation of Russia and Belarus in the Paralympic Games was the result of a democratic process, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said on Thursday, a day before the opening ceremony.
Canada's Gabriel Diallo, Denis Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells
Canada's Gabriel Diallo picked up his first win in nearly two months on the ATP Tour, defeating Italy's Mattia Bellucci in the first round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament.
Andreeva ready for role as defending Indian Wells champion
March 5 : Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said she will go into her Indian Wells title defence without worrying about the potential for dropping ranking points after being swept up in the excitement of being defending champion at last month's tournament in Dubai.
Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem.
German athletes to boycott Games opening ceremony parade
BERLIN, March 4 : German athletes will not participate in the teams' parade at the Milano Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday, in order to express solidarity with Ukraine, the German Paralympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Medvedev, Rublev to miss Indian Wells exhibition event due to war-related travel disruptions
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 4 : Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will not arrive in Indian Wells in time to participate in Tuesday night's exhibition event after they were among those impacted by travel disruptions caused by the war in Iran.
Medvedev, Rublev to miss exhibition event at Indian Wells amid war-related travel disruptions
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 3 : Russian tennis players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev will not arrive in Indian Wells in time to participate in Tuesday night's exhibition event after they were among those impacted by travel disruptions in the wake of the war in Iran.