The two competitors fulfilled all Olympic qualification requirements and agreed to compete under a neutral flag, but were denied entry to France
France has refused to grant visas to two Russian athletes for the Paris Paralympic Games, the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) reported on Wednesday, describing it as “another step towards the politicization of sport.”
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Monday that 88 Russian competitors would participate in the games under a neutral flag. The Paralympics in Paris are taking place from August 28 to September 8.
According to a press release by the RPC, the French government has rejected the request of the IPC and the organizing committee to issue visas to the two Russian citizens.
“This is unacceptable for a country that hosts such major sports events as the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” the RPC stated. “It is particularly sad that this decision affects people with disabilities who strive for high sporting achievements.”
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