Beijing Winter Paralympics: Britain condemns participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes
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Britain condemned the IPC's decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete as neutral participants in the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.
Britain condemned on Wednesday the International Paralympic Committee's decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete as neutral participants in the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.
"I am extremely disappointed in the IPC - this is the wrong decision and I call on them to urgently reconsider," Nadine Dorries, Britain's secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, said in a statement.
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"They must join the rest of the world in condemning this barbaric invasion by banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing," she added.
Dorries said she would consult with British sports bodies on how best to protest this decision.
