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Paralympics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes after international backlash forces U-turn

Barely 24 hours before the Paralympics are due to begin in Beijing, the IPC releases a statement explaining that the threat of multiple nations to boycott the Games had forced its hand

The Independent UK

Russia and Belarus athletes banned from Paralympics after backlash

Some member nations were "threatening not to compete" if the 2 countries weren't banned, Paralympics governing body said.

Axios

IPC performs U-turn as Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Paralympics

Athletes from those countries were originally told they could compete under a neutral flag, with criticism and the threat of a boycott following.

The Independent UK

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Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes BANNED from Beijing Games after dramatic U-turn and boycott threats

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing after a dramatic U-turn by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Evening Standard

Winter Paralympic chiefs come to their senses by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes

COMMENT: International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons revealed that Russian and Belarusian athletes would now be banned from competing at the Beijing Games, starting on Friday

Daily Mirror

Russian and Belarusian athletes now banned from Beijing Winter Paralympics in huge U-turn

There will be no Russian or Belarusian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics after the IPC reversed its initial decision to allow their athletes to compete as neutrals

Daily Mirror

Russian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Paralympics for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine

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IPC’s Beijing decision will lead to ‘a lot of boycotts’

The IPC has been strongly criticised for its decision to let athletes from Russia and Belarus take part as neutrals.

The Independent UK

Britain warns Winter Paralympics to reconsider decision on Russia or face protests

The options open to the British Paralympic Association include boycotting either Opening Ceremony and/or medal ceremonies - or refuse to compete at all

Daily Mirror

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

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Russian and Belarusian athletes will receive and keep medals despite Paralympic sanctions

IPC president Andrew Parsons confirmed Russian and Belarusian athletes will retain their medals despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Winter Paralympics ruling by IPC ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at Beijing 2022 despite the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paralympics

IPC says athletes from two countries can compete as neutrals, despite calls for a ban amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

IPC’s Winter Games ruling ‘has put athletes in a very difficult spot’

Russians and Belarusians will be allowed to compete in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine

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Daily Mirror

Ukrainian athletes accuse Paralympic chiefs of 'choosing bloodshed over principle'

Athletes from Ukraine have responded angrily to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow competitors from Russia and Belarus to take part in the Beijing Games

Daily Mirror

British Athletes Commission demand 'extreme actions' after Russia Winter Paralympics decision

The International Paralympic Committee have announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete in the winter games

The Hindu

Russians, Belarusians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Beijing Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee added more restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes when the Paralympics open on Friday, but stopped short of expulsion

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries blasts Winter Paralympics Russia decision as Government call for rethink

British secretary of state Nadine Dorries has slammed the International Paralympic Committee after they allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

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Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as 'neutrals' at 2022 Paralympics

As the sporting world continues to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, Paralympics bosses make a final call on whether athletes from those countries can compete in Beijing.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries calls on GB’s Paralympics team to protest in Beijing

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals and any medals will not be included on the Games table.

Evening Standard

Britain slams International Paralympic Committee for allowing Russian athletes to compete in Paralympic Games

Britain slammed the International Paralympic Committee on Wednesday for allowing Russian athletes to compete in the Games in China.

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Beijing 2022

The British government has condemned the move by the International Paralympic Committee to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete

Evening Standard

Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes cleared to compete in Beijing Games as neutrals

Russian athletes have been given the all-clear to compete at the Winter Paralympics following an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) executive board meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Russians, Belarusians compete as 'neutral athletes' in China

The International Paralympic Committee says Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries’ roles in the war against Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Winter Paralympics as neutrals

Russia and Belarus' invasion of Ukraine has seen the country blacklisted by some sports, but athletes from those countries have been given the green light to compete at the Beijing Winter Paralympics

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