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Russia and Belarus Banned from 2026 Paralympics

10/24/2025

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The International Paralympic Committee announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
The decision followed the lifting of a partial suspension after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The IPC said each sport's international federation determines athlete eligibility.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the International Biathlon Union (IBU) confirmed continued suspensions.
The Games are scheduled for March 6–15, 2026.

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The International Paralympic Committee announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
The decision followed the lifting of a partial suspension after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The IPC said each sport's international federation determines athlete eligibility.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the International Biathlon Union (IBU) confirmed continued suspensions.
The Games are scheduled for March 6–15, 2026.