Paralympics say Russian, Belarusian athletes can compete without their flags

02 Mar 2022, 14:27 by Clyde Hughes · UPI

March 2 (UPI) -- International Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday that Russian and Belarus athletes will participate as neutrals and will not be placed on the medal stand for ceremonies.

The decision was made after intense pressure from various countries to expel the athletes because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the help of Belarus.