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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Liam Llewellyn

Kremlin brands Russian Winter Paralympics ban ‘a disgrace’ following IPC U-turn

The Kremlin has branded Russia’s ban from the upcoming Winter Paralympics as a ‘disgrace’.

Initially, the IPC (International Paralympic Committee) declared Russia would be allowed to participate in Beijing.

However, they have since reversed their decision following pressure from National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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