Ukraine at the Olympics 2024

Russia, Olympics and Belarus

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

Viewers of the 2026 Winter Olympics will not see Russian or Belarusian flags as both countries' Olympic teams remain under sanctions imposed due to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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What country is AIN? How Russian, Belarusian athletes can compete at the Olympics

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Is Russia in the Olympics? Breaking down the ban and 'neutral' athletes

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What Russia’s hockey team would look like and how its absence affects the Olympics

The NHL is back in the Olympics after a 12-year hiatus, minus one notable, historical member.

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These 28 Michigan athletes will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Winter Olympics 2026: Are Russia competing?

KSL

Ukraine condemns Olympic diver Lyskun's switch to Russia

Ukraine has condemned two-time Olympic diver Sofiia Lyskun's switch to represent Russia amid the ongoing war and will try to strip her of awards. The 23-year-old Lyskun told the Russian newspaper Izvestia this week that "coaches' incompetence" was a factor ...

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US takes early lead in Olympics team figure skating competition

Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a fearless, free-wheeling skate on Friday, propelling the United States to the top of figure skating's team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.