Russian President Vladimir Putin says the ban on his country from the Rio Paralympics Games is immoral and inhumane.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Russia's ban from the 2016 Paralympic Games after accusations concerning the country's state-sponsored doping program. The Rio Paralympic Games begin Sept. 7.
"The decision to disqualify our Paralympians is outside the bounds of law, morality and humanity," Putin said, calling the ruling against Russia "cynical" and claiming that "it even humiliates those who take such decisions."
The Governing Board of the International Paralympic Committee made its original decision on Aug.