IPC rejects politicization of Paralympic Games, says Russia's Rozhkov

Russian outlets highlight Rozhkov’s claim that the IPC agrees the Paralympics must not be politicized, while still enforcing restrictions on Russia. They present Moscow’s decision to compete under current rules as responsible and constructive, and praise the IOC for what they see as a fairer approach to Russia’s Olympic team. Russian voices argue that Western countries are the ones dragging politics into sport by pushing for bans.

• •Russian officials say the IPC has confirmed that politics must not interfere with the Paralympic Games.
• •Russian sports leaders describe the IPC ruling on Russia’s participation as final but still unfairly influenced by Western governments.
• •Russian media report that Ambassador Alexey Paramonov praised the IOC decision on Russia’s national Olympic team as balanced.
• •Russian commentators present Russia’s choice to attend the Paralympics under restrictions as proof of respect for athletes and the Games.
• •Russian outlets accuse Western countries of using the Paralympics to punish Russia for the war in Ukraine instead of keeping sport separate.