IPC Stands Firm on Russian Athletes' Competition Amid Boycott Warnings

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has reiterated its stance on allowing Russian athletes to compete, despite warnings of potential boycotts from other nations.

23 Feb, 13:22 — 23 Feb, 13:39

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This story is significant due to the ongoing international debate and sanctions against Russia and Belarus following the conflict in Ukraine. Many sports organizations have banned or restricted athletes from these nations, making the IPC's decision to allow their full participation a notable divergence from the broader trend and a point of contention for some. It highlights the complex challenge of balancing political stances with the principle of athlete inclusion in global sporting events.

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International Paralympic Committee (IPC)Governing body making the decision Russian athletesAthletes allowed to compete Belarusian athletesAthletes allowed to compete Winter ParalympicsEvent where athletes will compete

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First report: channel-news-asia · 23 Feb, 13:22|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 17m|Window: 17m

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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

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IPC stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under their flags and with their national anthems, following a decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly, its President Andrew Parsons said on Monday. The IPC’s allocation of 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes triggered a political storm […]

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