IPC = President of the International Paralympic Committee, Parsons, said at a press conference on the 12th that Russian and Belarus players were not allowed to participate in the Beijing Paralympic Games. It was the best decision. "
IPC Chairman Parsons held a press conference ahead of the closing ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on the 13th.
Due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the IPC has not allowed players from winter parasports powerhouses Russia and Belarus to participate in the Beijing Games.
In response to the question of how to evaluate the level of this tournament, President Parsons said, "If Russian and Belarus players had participated, the result would have changed. However, considering the unstable situation at that time, there are two. It was the best decision not to allow a national player to participate. "
When asked about the relationship between sports and politics, he said, "I don't want politics to move the world of sports, and I will continue to try to keep a distance, but it is impossible in the very big situation of war. ".
Ukraine wins numerous medals "can only be praised"
On the other hand, the fact that Ukraine has won 25 medals, including 9 gold medals, which is the largest number in the history of Ukraine for the winter competition, by the 11th of the 8th day of the competition, "family and country are being attacked. Knowing that, it's tremendous for athletes to compete at such a high level. I can only praise them. Because they have the hearts of athletes and paralympians, they are at such a high level. I can compete in Ukraine. "