Russian Paralympians finish 2nd in PyeongChang 2018 medal tally despite short roster

Russian para athletes who participated as neutrals at the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics have finished second in the Games’ medal standings, winning a total of 24. Read more The main contribution to the squad’s medal haul was made by the two skiers, Anna Milenina and Ekaterina Rumyantseva, who took 5 Paralympic medals each, including five golds […]

Canadian Paralympians to IOC, IPC: Ban Russia from Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is painstakingly grinding towards a decision on what to do with Russia as the Games in Pyeongchang approach. Tuesday is supposed to be the day when the stewards of the Olympics draw a line in the sand when it comes to an alleged, state-sponsored, conspiracy of cheating by an entire […]

Russian Paralympians denied option to compete internationally as independent athletes

Published time: 4 Apr, 2017 16:41 A request to allow Russian Paralympians to compete in international competition independently under the neutral flag has been denied by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council. Executive Committee of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) member and former Paralympic champion Mikhail Terentiev, was present at the IPC Athletes’ Council […]