IPC Appeal Tribunal overturns suspension of Russian Paralympic Committee
The Appeals Tribunal of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) overturned the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC). This was reported on the IPC website.
“The IPC Appeals Tribunal granted the RPC’s appeal and confirmed that the decision of the IPC General Assembly to suspend the RPC’s membership in the organization is overturned,” the statement said.
The RPC noted that they would work out options for further legal protection of the rights of athletes in the matter of admission to international competitions.
On November 16, 2022, the IPC suspended the membership of Russia and Belarus. It was clarified that 64 members of the organization voted for this proposal, 39 – against, 16 more countries abstained. In Russia, this decision was called illegal.
Earlier, the IPC refused to allow Russian athletes to compete at the 2022 Games. Initially, domestic athletes were allowed to perform in a neutral status, but then the decision was changed.
Source: Lenta
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