‘It’s broken the rules:’ Ukraine to boycott Paralympics opening ceremony over Russia entry

Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Milano Cortina Paralympics because the International Paralympics Committee no longer has evidence that they are supporting the war through sport.


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