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Russian and Belarus athletes banned from Winter Paralympics

"In order to preserve the integrity of these Games and the safety of all participants, we have decided to refuse the athlete entries"

Neutral athletes with re-branded clothing arriving at the Paralympic Village with some tape covering the word 'Russia' on the back of an athlete's jacket. AFP Photo
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Russian and Belarusian athletes are banned from competing in the Beijing Winter Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee announced Thursday, citing the war in Ukraine.

"In order to preserve the integrity of

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