"Shameful decision": Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reacts to return of Russians and Belarusians to Paralympics

Ukraine condemns IPC decision to reinstate Russia and Belarus Paralympic Committees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have issued a joint statement condemning as “shameful” the decision of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly in Seoul to fully reinstate the national Paralympic committees of Russia and Belarus. — Ukrinform.

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😵‍💫 International Paraympic Committee members vote not to maintain NPC Belarus and NPC Russia’s partial suspensions… ——— 😵‍💫 Члени Міжнародного паралімпійського комітету проголосували за те, щоб не продовжувати часткове відсторонення НПК Білорусі та НПК Росії…

Russia and Belarus to return to Paralympics under national flags after IPC vote

On 27 September at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly in Seoul, IPC member organisations voted against maintaining the partial suspensions of the National Paralympic Committees (NPC) of Belarus and Russia.

IOC outlines conditions for allowing Russians to take part in 2026 Olympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes are expected to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games in Milan, says Kirsty Coventry, the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Ukrainian rugby player Ihor Vlasiuk killed on frontline

Ukrainian rugby player Ihor Vlasiuk was killed in action on April 17, 2025, while carrying out a combat mission. — Ukrinform.

Russia and Belarus allowed to compete in team water sports events under neutral status

Russia and Belarus will once again be able to participate in team water sports after World Aquatics made such a decision.

1000 days of invincibility: how war changed Ukraine's sports infrastructure – photos

Today, 19 November 2024, marks 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This date is a testament not only just to Ukrainian people’s invincibility, but also the tremendous losses that were endured. Sports infrastructure took one of the hardest blows.

IOC president discusses return of Belarusian athletes with general secretary of Belarusian National Olympic Committee

Ukraine outraged by IOC presidential candidate's view on Russian athletes