IPC’s Winter Games ruling ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’
British Paralympian Ali Jawad expects widespread athlete boycotts over the decision to let Russians and Belarusians compete at the Beijing Winter Games.
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Nadine Dorries calls on GB’s Paralympics team to protest in Beijing
Great Britain’s Paralympics team should consider the “full range of options” to protest against the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Beijing Winter Games, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has said.
Danelle Umstead, Tyler Carter elected U.S. flagbearers for Paralympic Opening Ceremony
Alpine skiers Danelle Umstead and Tyler Carter were elected U.S. flagbearers for the Paralympic Opening Ceremony on Friday.
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at Beijing Winter Games
Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Wednesday following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Why Russians probably won't be banned from the Paralympics
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Ukrainian athletes expected to reach Beijing in time for Winter Games
BEIJING : Ukrainian athletes are expected to reach Beijing in time for the Winter Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) confirmed on Tuesday, putting to rest concerns about their participation following an invasion by Russia.
Figureskating-Japan's Hanyu to miss world championships due to injury
Twice Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu will not take part in the World Figure Skating Championships because he has not recovered from an ankle injury sustained at the Beijing Winter Games, the Japan Skating Federation said on Tuesday.
Kjetil Jansrud, 5-time Olympic medallist, to end ski racing career on Saturday
Five-time Olympic medallist Kjetil Jansrud will end his ski racing career at home in Norway on Saturday.