Britain warns Winter Paralympics to reconsider decision on Russia or face protests
Britain has warned it will consider every form of protest unless Paralympic bosses overturn their decision not to kick Russia and Belarus out of the Beijing Games.
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IPC faces backlash over decision to allow Russians, Belarusians as neutrals at Winter Paralympics amid invasion of Ukraine
Paralympics chiefs have run into an emotive international backlash after their decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Winter Games.
Bibian Mentel-Spee: The life and legacy of a Paralympic legend
Bibian Mentel-Spee was a snowboarder. She loved the feeling of being in the mountains, the camaraderie of the riders, the thrill of competing.
2022 Paralympic Winter Games: Athletes, Stars to watch at the Beijing Winter Paralympics
The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games begin on Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 13 in Beijing, China. The competition will feature approximately 736 athletes battling it out across a total of 78 medal events (39 for men, 35 for women, and 4 mixed events). See below for just a few of the talented U.S. stars to watch at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
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.
CBC/Radio-Canada unveils programming details, broadcast team for 2022 Winter Paralympics
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.
Winter Paralympics ruling by IPC ‘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 upcoming Beijing 2022Winter Paralympics.
Belarusians and Russians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Winter Paralympics
Russians and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing under "neutral" flags.