Russian Paralympic Swimmers Secure Paris 2024 Quotas

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Russian Paralympic Swimmers Secure Individual Quotas for Paris 2024

Forty-two Russian paralympic swimmers are set to compete in Paris 2024 on an individual basis. This information was shared by Pavel Rozhkov, the president of the Russian Paralympic Committee, in a recent interview. The IPC Swimming Committee informed the Russian Committee of 42 allocations, split evenly with 21 quotas for men and 21 for women.

The next major qualifying event will be the World Series stage in Australia, scheduled for February 23–25. Five Russian swimmers have already been listed in the entry materials for this event. Rozhkov noted that the European Championship, taking place in Portugal from April 21–27, features more than 40 Russian athletes in the entries, with participation in Paris 2024 presenting a mandatory condition for the team. A key point emphasized is that the IPC suspended only part of the Russian federation’s membership, allowing Russian athletes to take part in international competitions under a neutral status. This means they will be eligible to compete in Paris, which runs from August 28 to September 8, 2024, under those neutral conditions.

In a related development, the Russian Paralympic Committee previously faced criticism for its stance on the SVO and related issues. The governing body has continued to pursue a pathway for its athletes to demonstrate their performance on the international stage, despite ongoing organizational challenges and the broader geopolitical context affecting sport and eligibility rules across federations.

Overall, the process reflects a carefully negotiated balance between honoring the athletes’ preparation timelines and adhering to the evolving guidelines of the IPC. The Paris Games represent a crucial milestone for the Russian para-swimming program, with a focus on individual qualification results, performance at major continental championships, and the ability to participate under the status allowed by the IPC during this period. Coaches, athletes, and national officials have expressed a pragmatic approach—prioritizing strong showings at qualifying events and ensuring the widest possible representation at Paris within the permitted framework. The conversations surrounding eligibility, neutrality, and competition in international venues continue to shape how Russian para-swimmers prepare for the Games and how they are perceived on the world stage. The outcome will likely influence future decisions about participation, training cycles, and national strategies for para-sport in the coming seasons.

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