Russia hit out at ‘monstrous’ Winter Paralympics ban as athletes leave Beijing
The Russian Paralympic Committee has hit out at the ‘monstrous’ and ‘disgraceful’ decision to ban their athletes from the 2022 Winter Paralympics.
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CHL cancels Canada-Russia Series as sports leagues continue to stand with Ukraine
With the exception of the upcoming Paralympics, Russian athletes were restricted from competing in more sporting events around the world on Wednesday as the junior Canadian Hockey League has cancelled its annual Canada-Russia series but has not yet decided about banning Russian and Belarusian players from its international draft.
Olympics chief ‘on side of peace’ in Russia’s sporting exile
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.
No commitment to lift Russia sanctions in case of peace deal - IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not made a commitment to lift sanctions on Russia in case of a ceasefire or peace deal following its invasion of Ukraine, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.
Paralympics-IPC to discuss Russia on Wednesday ahead of Beijing Games
(Reuters) - The International Paralympic Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss Russia ahead of this week's Beijing Winter Games, as athletes from Ukraine and other nations urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and IPC to suspend Russia and Belarus.
International Paralympic Committee to meet on Russia days before start of Winter Games
The International Paralympic Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss Russia ahead of this week's Beijing Winter Games, as athletes from Ukraine and other nations urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and IPC to suspend Russia and Belarus.
IPC to discuss Russia on Wednesday ahead of Beijing Games
The International Paralympic Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss Russia ahead of this week's Beijing Winter Games, as athletes from Ukraine and other nations urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and IPC to suspend Russia and Belarus.
‘Your legacy will be defined by your actions’ - athletes call for Russia Olympic and Paralympic ban
The presidents of the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee are being urged to ban Russia and Belarus from sporting events, following the invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the Beijing Paralympics starting this Friday, 60 athletes from Ukraine and 14 other countries have sent a letter direct to IOC boss Thomas Bach and his IPC counterpart, Andrew Parsons.