Boycott possible as Russian and Belarusian athletes get green light to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

The decision not to completely bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing is likely to draw criticism and raises the possibility of athletes from other countries boycotting the Games or staging protests.

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to compete as neutrals at the Paralympic Games

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to compete as neutrals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing despite the invasion of Ukraine.

The International Paralympic Committee met to make a decision on the issue on Wednesday, with the Games officially opening on Friday.