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How Russian Athletes Can Still Compete in the Olympics Despite Their Country's Ban From the Competition

Russia has been banned for a decade.

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

Winter Olympics 2026: Why 'Russia' won't be in Milan Cortina

Thirteen athletes from Russia will compete in Italy, but they will do so without flags, anthems or a place in the medal standings.

How Russian Figure Skaters Are Competing in the Olympics

The country is banned because of its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

2026 Winter Olympics: How would a Russian Olympic hockey team impact the competition in Italy?

The Russians would have fielded one of the most talented teams in the tournament

Ukraine backs Pope's call for Olympic truce in war with Russia

Ukraine has backed a call for a ceasefire in the war with Russia during the Winter Olympics after Italy and Pope Leo urged world leaders to use the Milano Cortina games to further peace.

Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End

In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.