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32 Nations Condemn IPC's Lift on Russia, Belarus Bans

11/24/2025

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The United Kingdom government, joined by 32 other countries, expressed concern about the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision to lift suspensions on Russia and Belarus.
Andrew Parsons, president of the IPC, said the decision is not linked to wars.
Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from 2022 Beijing Paralympics.
They were partially suspended in 2023 for constitutional breaches.
No teams from these countries will compete in the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

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The United Kingdom government, joined by 32 other countries, expressed concern about the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision to lift suspensions on Russia and Belarus.
Andrew Parsons, president of the IPC, said the decision is not linked to wars.
Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from 2022 Beijing Paralympics.
They were partially suspended in 2023 for constitutional breaches.
No teams from these countries will compete in the upcoming Winter Paralympics.