Russians, Belarusians out of Paralympics

Beijing, China (March 3, 2022) – Faced with threats of withdrawals and growing animosity in the Athletes Village, organizers of the 2022 Winter Paralympics today reversed course and expelled athletes from Russia and Belarus.

The about-face came less than 24 hours after the International Paralympic Committee announced it would allow Russians and Belarusians to compete when the Games open tomorrow, but only as neutral athletes with colors, flags, and other national symbols removed because of the invasion of Ukraine.

The Paralympics in Beijing, which follow the 2022 Winter Olympics, close on March 13…

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