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8 Sep 2016

Belarus’ MFA comments on Belarusian carrying Russian flag in Rio

MINSK, 8 September (BelTA) – Bringing the Russian flag to the Paralympics opening ceremony was a display of comradery and manly behavior, spokesman for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Mironchik told a press briefing on 8 September.

“I am not prepared to comment on this act from the perspective of the rules of the international Paralympic movement. But that was an act of a man. What our athlete did was thoughtful, brave and comradely. If we are to be punished for such acts, so be it,” Dmitry Mironchik said.

The 15^th Summer Paralympics will be held on 7-18 September. More than 4,000 athletes will compete in 528 medal events. Belarus will compete in five sport disciplines.

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