Russia's debarment from the Paralympic Games brought justice to the state-sponsored illegal doping ventures made by Russia. The IPC's unanimous verdict to ban Russia from Participating hoped to punish Russia for attempting to covertly legalize cheating. However, during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the delegation from Belarus undermined the IPC decision and in an attempt to protest it, Carried a Russian flag into the stadium. The flag was confiscated and the IPC is considering its next steps.

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