Overturning their day-old decision, Paralympics organizers citied athlete discontent and boycott threats in ejecting the athletes on the eve of the Games.
Category: Paralympic Games
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Paralympics President Rebukes Russia at Opening Ceremony
Andrew Parsons denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a notable act given the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests and political messages.
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The Snowboarders the Paralympics Didn’t Want Around
After a dispute over whether they should be allowed to compete, the snowboarders Cécile Hernandez and Brenna Huckaby are putting in strong performances.
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Ukraine’s Paralympians Compete in Beijing With Heavy Hearts
Some members of Ukraine’s delegation at the Beijing Paralympics described their emotional exhaustion and the toll of their isolation.
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Paralympics: Louis-Gabriel Nouchi Designed Opening Ceremony Outfits
Louis-Gabriel Nouchi was given an enormous task: create 700 distinctive garments for people with disabilities for the event’s opening ceremony.
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Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos
Athletes had previously been forced — under threat of expulsion — to cover the symbol because of a rule against body advertising.