Craig Spence
Craig Spence is a prominent spokesperson for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), known for his advocacy in promoting inclusion and accessibility in sports. Recently, he made headlines by commenting on the IPC's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the upcoming Paralympic Games, emphasizing that the process was democratic despite backlash from several countries, including Ukraine and the Czech Republic, who expressed their intent to boycott the opening ceremony.
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Recent news mentions
Craig Spence attempted to clarify the confusion surrounding the dissent numbers.
Paralimpiadi Milano Cortina, la cerimonia all'Arena con Meloni e Mattarella: chi ci sarà
Italy· 2026-03-06
Craig Spence stated that seven national Paralympic committees would boycott the opening ceremony for political reasons.
Žiemos paralimpiada startuoja boikotu dėl Rusijos dalyvavimo
Lithuania· 2026-03-05
Craig Spence stated that the return of Russia to the Paralympic Games was a very democratic process.
TPK: Rusijos grįžimas į paralimpines žaidynes yra „demokratinis“ sprendimasLithuania· 2026-02-20