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The Paralympics opening ceremony was a perfect stage to celebrate the sporting drama still to come

The Paralympians and their stories were front and centre in a traditional performance that showcased the difference, equality and glory of competition

The Independent UK

Paralympics body says 88 Russians to compete as neutrals in Paris

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that 88 Russian competitors will take part under a neutral banner at the Paris Paralympics.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics Should Put Disability Back On Global Agenda, Says IPC Chief

The Paris Paralympics are expected to give the movement the biggest boost since the mould-breaking 2012 London Games - and organisers hope they will help to move the rights of disabled people to the top of the list of global priorities.

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Paralympics Chief Hopes For Full Stadiums And Extensive TV Coverage In Paris

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has told AFP he hopes the Paralympics in Paris will take place in full stadiums and predicted the TV coverage would be the most extensive in history.

International Business Times

Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Russia appears to have avoided a full ban from next year’s Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee’s members voted against suspending the country's membership

The Independent UK

Paralympic athletes and officials call for action on cheating and intentional misrepresentation

Paralympic athletes and high-ranking officials express alarm at what they say is widespread and growing cheating, calling for urgent action to salvage the credibility of the Games – one of the world's most-watched sporting events.

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Kai Ryan wants to win gold at the Paralympics. But the current rules won't let him

Kai Ryan and his supporters are lobbying for the tennis world to become much more inclusive.

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Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

The International Paralympic Committee voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus with immediate effect, placing their para-athletes' hopes of competing at the 2024 Paralympics in jeopardy.

Reuters

Paralympic Chief Left Waiting after Beijing Censored Anti-war Speech

The International Paralympic Committee president said Thursday he is still waiting for China's state broadcaster to explain the apparent censorship of his forceful anti-war speech at the opening of the Beijing Winter Games, nearly a week on. CCTV has not responded to the IPC's questions or made any guarantees that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sports are political: Reaction and inaction to Putin's war of aggression

On March 3, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced that all athletes from Russia and Belarus would be barred from competing at the 2022 Paralympics. The decision came less than a day after the IPC announced it was permitting athletes from both countries to compete as neutrals. The IPC’s ban,…

The Conversation

Paralympics a valuable chance to deepen understanding about disabilities

International Paralympic Committee board member Miki Matheson has high hopes that the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games, which kick off Friday night, will be an event that showcases sporting excellence and deepens understanding about people with disabilities.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Chinese TV leaves out interpretation on part of IPC head's speech

BEIJING -- A portion of International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons' speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Friday night was not part of the Chinese in simultaneous interpretation service during the live broadcast on China Central Television.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘Angry’ IPC president makes powerful speech at Winter Paralympics opening ceremony

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons delivered a passionate speech ahead of the 2022 Winter Paralympics as the opening ceremony took place amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Paralympic Games' profile amplified to even greater heights as Beijing 2022 kicks off against backdrop of war and controversy

The International Paralympic Committee announced a dramatic 11th-hour U-turn on Thursday to eventually ban all Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing at the Games

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The Independent UK

Russian team won’t appeal athletes’ Winter Paralympics ban and set to leave Beijing

The International Paralympic Committee performed a U-turn on Thursday morning when it opted to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes

The Independent UK

Russian Paralympic team to leave Beijing after opting against lodging an appeal

The International Paralympic Committee performed a U-turn on Thursday morning when it opted to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes.

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics begin in shadow of war and without Russian athletes

Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from competing at the Games on Thursday after a late U-turn by the International Paralympic Committee

Daily Mirror

Kremlin brands Russian Winter Paralympics ban ‘a disgrace’ following IPC U-turn

The Kremlin is very happy with the decision to ban Russia from the Winter Paralympic Games. This comes after the International Paralympic Committee initially allowed them to compete

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Chicago Sun-Times

Paralympics boots Russia and Belarus after boycott threat from other nations

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 on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

International Paralympic Committee Bans Russia and Belarus From Paralympics

After initially allowing Russia and Belarus to compete, the IPC officially banned the two countries from the event this month.

The Independent UK

Russia to appeal IPC decision to ban athletes from Paralympic Games

The International Paralympic Committee announced on Wednesday that no Russian or Belarusian athletes would be allowed to compete in Beijing due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Radio France Internationale

IPC bans Russians and Belarusians from 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) bowed to pressure on Thursday and banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing as part of the continuing international boycott following the advance of Russian forces into Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Paralympian Marcel Hug says Winter Games decision is right but feels for athletes

The International Paralympic Committee made a dramatic U-turn on Thursday

Irish Mirror

Paralympics Ireland release statement as Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Beijing Winter Paralympics

"Paralympics Ireland welcomes the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to exclude athletes representing National Paralympic Committee’s from Russia and Belarus from the Winter Paralympic Games"

ABC News

Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from competing at the Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee backflips on its call to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Beijing as "neutral" competitors.

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