The International Paralympic Committee said that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete in the Paralympic Winter Games starting this week in Beijing, competing as neutral individuals
The International Paralympic Committee’s decision, days ahead of the event’s start, comes as Russian and Belarusian athletes are being banned from other competitions
In his first State of the Union address, President Biden denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “premeditated and totally unprovoked” attack on Ukraine and announced a ban on Russian aircraft from American airspace. Photo: Getty Images. The decision comes two days after the International Olympic Committee called for banning all Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions. The IOC’s statement had allowed for some participation in situations where it might not be possible for athletes to be removed for logistical reasons or due to short notice.
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