IPC bans Belarus from 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has decided to refuse the athlete entries from Belarus and Russia for the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, according to the IPC press service.  

On 2 March, the International Paralympic Committee made a decision that Belarusian and Russian athletes would participate as neutrals at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games. On 3 March, the IPC changed its decision. Thus, Belarus will not take part in the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games that kick off on 4 March.