International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons addresses the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics at the National Stadium. Photo: Kyodo
Winter Paralympics: IPC chief Andrew Parsons calls for ‘peace’ in opening ceremony plea, denounces Ukraine invasion
- ‘The 21st century is a time for dialogue and diplomacy – not war and hate,’ says International Paralympic Committee president at Bird’s Nest
- His remarks are seemingly ignored by CCTV translators, before Chinese President Xi Jinping officially opens 2022 Games in a low-key ceremony
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons addresses the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics at the National Stadium. Photo: Kyodo
