Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports
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Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, has endorsed Russia's participation in the upcoming Paralympics, despite the country's banishment from global sports due to cheating schemes and the invasion of Ukraine. This endorsement contrasts sharply with the dismay expressed by European leaders and Ukraine, who have condemned the decision. While Russia was barred from the Winter Games in Italy, momentum has been building to end its pariah status, with FIFA and the IOC also signaling a desire for Russia's return. The International Paralympic Committee (I.P.C.) has allowed a limited number of Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in skiing and snowboarding events. This marks Russia's first Paralympics participation since hosting the event in Sochi in 2014, after which it was found to have engaged in state-backed doping.
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