Category: International Paralympic Committee

Ukrainian Athletes Sweep the Podium at Beijing Winter Paralympics, Finishing Second in Medal Count

March 13, 2022
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Ukrainian Paralympic athletes have pushed through their fears and won their biggest haul of gold medals in Beijing as a crisis unfolds at home. The 2022 Winter Paralympic Games just ended in Beijing. The Ukrainian team stole the show by finishing second in the medal count, winning a record 29 medals, including 11 golds. Ukraine…

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The Chinese Regime Treats Disabled People Abysmally—So Why Is It Hosting the Paralympic Games?

March 8, 2022
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Commentary The 2022 Winter Paralympic Games are currently underway. This multi-sport event, currently taking place in Beijing, is scheduled to last from March 4 to March 13. A whole host of athletes with a range of physical and mental impairments are competing, including paraplegics, quadriplegics, and amputees. In short, the Games cater to people with…

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Russian, Belarusian Athletes Barred From Beijing Paralympics: IPC

March 3, 2022
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BEIJING—Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on the eve of the Games following threats of boycotts by other teams over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said. Belarus has been a key staging area for the full-scale invasion Russia launched on Ukraine a week ago. Thursday’s…

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