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Paralympics U-turn sees Russians banned from Beijing as F1 reverses out of deal

The IPC’s announcement on Wednesday that athletes would be able to compete under a neutral flag was met with threats of a boycott

The Independent UK

China 'told Russia not to invade Ukraine during Winter Olympics'

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from participating in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics amid the invasion of Ukraine, following a U-turn from the IPC.

Daily Mirror

When do the Winter Paralympics start and how can I watch?

78 events will be held in six sports in Beijing

The Independent UK

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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.

ABC News

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

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

The Independent UK

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Half a million words and 20m views: the project preserving Australia’s Paralympic history

The tireless work of a small team of volunteers has ensured that achievements at the Games are no longer overlooked

The Guardian - AU

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

The Hindu

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.

Daily Mirror

Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

Russian athletes have been restricted from competing in more sporting events around the world but the Paralympics made an exception

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

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

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

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The Times of India

My sole aim is to win gold at Paris Paralympics, says para shuttler Palak Kohli

NEW DELHI: Young Indian para shuttler Palak Kohli says the Tokyo Games disappointment has increased her hunger for success and her sole aim is to return with a gold from the Paris Paralympics in two years time.

The Independent UK

When do the Winter Paralympics start and how can I watch?

78 events will be held in six sports in Beijing

The Independent UK

Owen Pick plans to enjoy Winter Paralympic experience after excessive pressure in 2018

The snowboarder is heading to Beijing for his second Winter Paralympics, which start later this week

The Independent UK

Ukraine's 20 athletes expected to make it for Paralympics

Ukraine's 20 athletes for the Winter Paralympics are expected to be in Beijing in time for Friday's opening ceremony

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The Independent UK

Steve Thomas embracing ‘brutality’ of Nordic skiing at Winter Paralympics

The 45-year-old is preparing for his sixth Paralympic Games, although his first as a Nordic skier

The Independent UK

Ukraine's 20 Paralympic athletes have yet to arrive in China

None of the 20 athletes from the Ukrainian Paralympics team has reached Beijing with the Games opening at the end of the week

Irish Mirror

Why Dancing on Ice's Stef Reid has Canadian accent and switched allegiances to Team GB

Dancing on Ice star Stef Reid won bronze at the Beijing Paralympics for Canada, then changed sides and won two silver medals while competing for Great Britain

Daily Record

Remarkable man who survived car crashes, a coma, losing his leg and Covid is selected for Paralympics

Callum Deboys thought his Team GB dream was over when he was involved in a second crash in October, writes Kathleen Speirs.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

New facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy

Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, providing the momentum to establish a better training environment for para-athletes that will serve as a legacy of the Games.

The Times of India

Heard my Ukrainian coach's family cry, I am worried, says Paralympic medallist Sharad Kumar

NEW DELHI: Paralympics bronze-medallist Sharad Kumar is closely tracking the Russian military operation in Ukraine as he is worried about the safety of his coach Nikitin Yevhen and distressed after being told that the area next to an apartment that was his home during a lengthy training stint there has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian Soccer League Suspended, Paralympics in Talks

The Ukrainian Premier League suspended operations as Russia attacked Ukraine on Thursday. In a brief statement, the league said the suspension was due to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to impose martial law.

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