International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
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Home The decision opens way for them to compete under their own flags Ukraine reacted with outrage on Saturday after the International Paralympic Committee lifted a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow's incursion into Ukraine in 2022. Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi said those who voted for the decision at the IPC's general assembly in Seoul had betrayed "their conscience and the Olympic values". The decision opens the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics next year despite the ongoing war and occupation. "This decision means NPC (National Paralympic Committee) Belarus and NPC Russia now regain their full rights and privileges of IPC membership," the IPC said in a statement. It added: "The IPC will work with the two members involved to put practical arrangements in place for this as soon as reasonably possible."
Published: September 29, 2025 1:10 pm
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