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Paralympics Standoff: Russia and belarus Face Continued Exclusion from 2026 Winter Games Amidst Global Concerns

the international Paralympic community is grappling with a significant decision as Russian and Belarusian athletes have been barred from participating in the upcoming 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. This move comes as a surprising reversal for some, following a recent decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to lift partial suspensions against the national Paralympic committees of Russia and Belarus [[2]]. However,the path to full inclusion appears far from clear,with the 2026 Winter Games set to proceed without athletes from these nations.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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