Russia banned from Parlympics over doping
Suspension from the body means the country could not compete in the Rio Games from September 7 to September 18
Russia’s flag (right) will not get to fly with the Olympics flag at the Paralympic Games. PHOTO: REUTERS
RIO DE JANEIRO:
Russia was banned from the Rio Paralympic Games on Sunday over the state-run doping revealed in an inquiry last month.
International Parlympics Committee president Philip Craven said the Russia's suspension from the body meant the country could not compete in the Rio Games from September 7 to September 18.
Russia was banned from the Rio Paralympic Games on Sunday over the state-run doping revealed in an inquiry last month.
International Parlympics Committee president Philip Craven said the Russia's suspension from the body meant the country could not compete in the Rio Games from September 7 to September 18.