The RKR called the admission of Russians to the 2024 Games in a neutral status discrimination
The Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) responded to the admission of Russians to the 2024 Games. The organization’s commentary is provided on the website.
The RKR stated that it was unfair to admit athletes only in a neutral status within the individual competition and called it discrimination. “To deny athletes the opportunity to demonstrate that they come from a particular country, or to celebrate victory while their national anthem is played, is to deny them the right to their national identity,” the message emphasizes.
On September 29, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced the admission of Russian athletes to the 2024 Games in Paris. Individual athletes will be able to take part in the tournament in a neutral status.
In 2022, the IPC did not allow Russian athletes to compete at the Beijing Games. Initially, they were allowed to perform in a neutral status, but then the decision was changed.
Source: Lenta
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