Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

Daily Current Affairs   /   Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Sports Published on: November 21 2022

Share on facebook
  • The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus with immediate effect on November 17, 2022, dashing the hopes of para-athletes competing in the 2024 Paralympics.
  • Earlier athletes from both countries were barred from competing in the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics in March.
  • The Russian team was also banned from the Rio Paralympics in 2016 over doping.
  • International Paralympic Committee was established on 22 September 1989 as an international non-profit organisation.
Recent Post's
  • R. Praggnanandhaa wins UzChess Cup Masters 2025 and becomes top-ranked Indian chess player.

    Read More....
  • Meesho gets shareholder approval to raise ₹4,250 crore via IPO after shifting domicile to India.

    Read More....
  • IPS officer Parag Jain appointed new RAW chief; played key role in Operation Sindoor.

    Read More....
  • ICC updates powerplay rules for shortened T20 matches effective from July 2025.

    Read More....
  • Power Ministry forms task force to develop 'India Energy Stack' for digital power infrastructure.

    Read More....
  • MNRE issues revised guidelines for Biomass Programme to promote clean energy adoption.

    Read More....
  • CBSE to hold Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026 session; first phase mandatory, second optional.

    Read More....
  • NATO agrees to increase defence spending target to 5% of GDP by 2035 at The Hague summit.

    Read More....
  • India and South Africa sign agreements on submarine cooperation during defence talks.

    Read More....
  • Odisha wins women’s title in first Hockey India Masters Cup; Tamil Nadu enters men’s final.

    Read More....