Russia plays prideful, but there’s no doubt the Olympics ban is hurting
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Is Russia in the Olympics? These athletes will compete as neutrals
Feb 6, 2026 · Officially, Russia is banned from the Olympics because Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia's Olympic team sports ban leaves some of the NHL's best out of ...
2 days ago · Russia being barred from team sports at the Olympics because of its ongoing war in Ukraine means the first so-called ‘best-on-best’ men's hockey tournament in a decade doesn't …
Russia's Olympic Suspension: A Closer Look at the 2026 Games and …
2 days ago · Russia’s historic doping violations and recent military actions against Ukraine result in ongoing restrictions in Olympic participation.
Both sides unhappy about Russia’s Olympic ‘ban’
Feb 3, 2026 · Nearly four years after Vladimir Putin launched Europe’s deadliest war since World War II, Russia remains banned by the IOC although individual Russians can compete in the Olympics as …
Russia’s Olympic Ban Is Entirely Justified - Foreign Policy
When the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Italy on Feb. 6, there will be no participation from Russian teams and very limited participation from individual Russian athletes competing as...
Winter Olympics 2026: Why 'Russia' won't be in Milan Cortina
Feb 6, 2026 · Four years ago at the Beijing Olympics, Russia competed as the "Russian Olympic Committee." At the 2026 Games, Russia will not be allowed to compete in any team events and only …
Russia banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? How are players still ...
6 days ago · Russia will not officially participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. This decision stems from doping scandals and the war in Ukraine. A select group of Russian athletes can …
Why Only 15 Athletes From Russia Will Compete at the Paris Olympics ...
Jul 25, 2024 · Members of a Ukrainian group protest the decision by the International Olympic Committee to allow some Russian athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the Paris Olympics.
Winter Olympics 2026: Russian athletes linked to pro-war activity
Feb 4, 2026 · Several Russian athletes approved to compete as neutrals at the Winter Olympics have links to activity supporting the war in Ukraine, according to evidence seen by BBC Sport.