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dipsydoodle

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Fri Mar 7, 2014, 07:09 AM Mar 2014

Sochi Paralympics: Ukraine to take part in Games

Source: BBC News

Ukrainian Paralympic Committee president Valeriy Suskevich has confirmed his country will take part in the Sochi Paralympics, which start on Friday.

There had been fears Ukraine would boycott the Games following Russian occupation of Crimea.

Forces from the Paralympic host nation took de facto control of the region in Ukraine on Monday.

"We are raising our flag for peace," said Suskevich.



Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/26474595

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Sochi Paralympics: Ukraine to take part in Games (Original Post) dipsydoodle Mar 2014 OP
this is good Skittles Mar 2014 #1
It's a tribute to the Paralympics, and the Ukraine's resolve . orpupilofnature57 Mar 2014 #2
Good news! No athletes deserve to be passed over, or used as political pawns. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2014 #3
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