Russia, 2026 Winter Olympics and Neutral Athletes

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Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility
Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games

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Is Russia in the Olympics? Breaking down the ban and 'neutral' athletes
Why Russian athletes will compete as 'AIN' at Winter Olympics 2026

Amid A Brutal Winter, Ukraine Seeks To Boost Morale At 2026 Olympics

As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will seek to boost the morale of their compatriots in Ukraine amid an ongoing war and a brutal winter.

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics open

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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

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2026 Milan Cortina Olympics: Everything to know about this year's Winter Games
Go inside the whimsical 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan

‘We can’t win this alone’: Ukraine’s flag bearer urges world not to forget war, hints at protest over IOC’s neutral policy

Ukraine’s Winter Olympics flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych says that his teammates could stage protests at the Milan Cortina Games over the decision to allow neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in Italy.

Winter Olympics 2026 Live Updates: Parade of Nations Kicks Off

The Winter Olympics kick off in Milan, Italy, with the opening ceremony expected to attract more than 70,000 people. Follow live.