After the successful completion of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, now it’s time to cheer for the Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022. The Paralympics will begin on March 4 next month and will go on till March 13. On Friday, the Paralympic Villages Yanqing and Zhangjiakou competition zones were officially opened, and the fans were eager to get a glimpse of the Paralympic villages.
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Beijing will host 600 Paralympic athletes from around the world and it’s the only city to host both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. While all the teams are set to land in Beijing with their athletes, team USA has sent off their athletes in the most celebratory manner.
Red carpet send-off for team USA to Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022
Team USA has got the most amazing send-off ever for all the athletes taking part in the Beijing Winter Paralympics 2022. Prior to boarding for Beijing, all the players had a little celebratory moment on the red carpet before leaving. Four of the athletes were dancing while the rest of the team was chanting “USA… USA…. USA…”
.@usparasnowboard knows the vibe ?#TeamUSA is leaving for the #WinterParalympics today! pic.twitter.com/Bs1Kjwy1cV
? Team USA (@TeamUSA) February 25, 2022
Team USA’s official Twitter handle shared the video, wishing all the athletes good luck for the Olympics. While another post was shared by the U.S. Paralympics Snowboarding thanking Delta for the wonderful see-off.
POV: Heading to the #WinterParalympics with the squad ??
Thank you, @Delta! #ShowTheWorld // #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/myOIhNV0FW
? U.S. Paralympics Snowboarding (@usparasnowboard) February 25, 2022
Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in the Paralympics
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) along with International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned Russia’s breach of the Olympic Truce prior to Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. However, despite that, the Russian athletes will be allowed to take part in the Paralympics. Beijing is expecting a delegation of 71 Russian athletes who’ll be competing in the Winter Paralympics.
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The IPC said,??As a politically neutral organisation, the IPC?s focus remains on the upcoming Games rather than the ongoing situation. The Olympic Truce demonstrates the relevance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to bring the world together in peaceful competition, providing hope for a better future.”
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