The official website of the International Paralympic Committee published information on the extension of the disqualification of the Russian Paralympic Committee.

At the same time, individual Russian Paralympic athletes will be able to perform at the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang under a neutral flag.

"The International Paralympic Committee on Monday announced that it supports the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RCC).

However, recognizing the progress achieved by the SCR in its anti-doping activities, will allow the athletes corresponding to the conditions to compete in five sports named "Neutral Paralympic Athlete" at the Winter Paralympic Games of 2018, "the press release says..

Recall, due to the doping scandal, the Russians were not allowed to the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August 2016.

In September 2017, the disqualification of the Russian Paralympic Committee was continued, but the Russians were allowed to participate in the selection for the Paralympic 2018 in neutral status in certain sports.

Note that the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang will be held from 9 to 18 March.