The decision opens the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics next year despite the ongoing war and occupation.

International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus; Ukraine react strongly

"The original pre-registration pool of 500 athletes have already been reduced by 111 by the panel," the IOC

Winter Olympics: IOC cuts number of Russians eligible for Games

Winter Olympics without Russia will be like a Terminator movie without Arnold Schwarzenegger

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International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus; Ukraine react strongly

Winter Olympics: IOC cuts number of Russians eligible for Games

Opinion: IOC turns Russia into pariah of world sport