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Beijing Paralympics opens after Russian team banned over Ukraine

Moscow blasts 'disgraceful' decision barring its athletes from competing

Ukrainian athletes walk during the opening ceremony of Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games on March 4. Beijing is hosting the 2022 Paralympics with nearly 600 athletes from 46 countries set to compete.   © Reuters
CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer | China

BEIJING --Beijing's Winter Paralympics started under a cloud Friday as Russia blasted a decision to bar its athletes from competing over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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