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.
International Olympic Committee calls for sports to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from international events
The International Olympic Committee has recommended that all Russians and Belarusian athletes should be blocked from competing for their countries, following the invasion of Ukraine. It puts pressure on the International Paralympic Committee ahead of the start of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday, though the IOC has noted in its statement that it might be too short notice to do anything about it — advising it to “find its own way to effectively address the dilemma.” Ad/> The move means that FIFA, which works alongside the IOC, will be encouraged to kick Russia out of World Cup qualifying, with opponents Poland already refusing to play the fixture, and for UEFA to remove Russia from Women’s Euro 2022 in England.
Russian and Belarusian athletes should be suspended from all sport, says IOC
Heads and governing bodies of all sports have been asked to not allow athletes or officials from Russia and Belarus to participate in any organised international competitions by the International Olympic Committee.
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.