Russia and Belarus Allowed to Compete at Paralympics After Ban

Russia and Belarus have been cleared to compete at the Paralympics, reversing a ban imposed after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

18 Feb, 10:07 — 18 Feb, 12:56

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

All sources report that Russia and Belarus have been allowed to compete at the Paralympics after a previous ban due to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. While the core fact of their reinstatement is aligned, some outlets emphasize the strong negative reaction from Ukraine, while others focus more on the decision itself. Coverage is largely aligned on the central event but diverges on the prominence given to the controversy.

What sources agree on

Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete at the Paralympics.
Both nations were previously barred from Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
The ban was imposed after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Where they diverge

The prominence of Ukraine's reaction to the decision

The IndependentDaily Sabah

These outlets highlight Ukraine's strong negative reaction, mentioning a boycott or slamming the quota.

Yahoo

This outlet presents the decision as a neutral fact without focusing on the reactions of other nations.

Notable gaps

The specific number of athletes allowed to compete

Covered by independent, daily-sabah · Not in yahoo

The specific name of the upcoming Paralympic event

Covered by independent, daily-sabah · Not in yahoo

Perspective Analysis

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Coverage Timeline

Daily Sabah18 Feb, 10:07First to report

IPC restores Russia, Belarus as Ukraine slams Paralympic quota

Yahoo18 Feb, 12:48

Russia, Belarus allowed to compete at Paralympics

The Independent18 Feb, 12:56

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

Read at source (3 outlets)

The Independent4h ago

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

Six Russian athletes have been given the green light to compete for their nations at the Winter Paralympics

By Karolos Grohmann

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Yahoo4h ago

Russia, Belarus allowed to compete at Paralympics

Both were barred from Olympic and Paralympic competitions after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Daily Sabah6h ago

IPC restores Russia, Belarus as Ukraine slams Paralympic quota

Russia and Belarus will field a combined 10 para athletes at next month’s Milano Cortina Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee said Tuesday. Both nations were barred...

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Russia and Belarus Allowed to Compete at Paralympics After Ban

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

IPC restores Russia, Belarus as Ukraine slams Paralympic quota

Russia, Belarus allowed to compete at Paralympics

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

Read at source (3 outlets)

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

Russia, Belarus allowed to compete at Paralympics

IPC restores Russia, Belarus as Ukraine slams Paralympic quota

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