Canada opposes Russia, Belarus reinstatement

The Canadian Paralympic Committee has joined growing criticism of the International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete as neutrals in the upcoming Games. The Canadian organization stated that this move undermines the purpose of the sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.

CBC reports that the Canadian committee believes the reinstatement was premature and sends the wrong message about the commitment to peace and human rights in sports. The decision comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and has drawn mixed reactions from other nations and sporting bodies worldwide.