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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IOC 'appear ready' to lift Russia Olympic ban with potential return date targeted

A new report has suggested that leaders of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are 'moving closer' to reinstating Russia and Belarus, with a potential return date for athletes being mentioned.

Hockey federation head wants Russia, Belarus back ‘as soon as possible’

Russia and Belarus were banned from international competition for the last four years as sanction for the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
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What Does AIN Stand for At the Olympics and Which Countries' Athletes Are Included?

Some athletes at the Winter Olympics have been designated as competing as "AIN" — find out exactly what that means.

What is AIN in the Olympics – and why do some athletes compete under the abbreviation?

They're three of 20 athletes competing under the "AIN" abbreviation at the Games. While some have wondered if "AIN" represents a country, it might be a reasonable assumption, but that's not what the ...

Ice hockey chief calls for Russia & Belarus return

The head of the international ice hockey federation, Luc Tardif, says he would like Russia and Belarus to return to ...

Gary Bettman, other hockey leaders say it’s IOC’s call when Russia, Belarus will return to the ice

The NHL commissioner, along with the IIHF president and NHLPA directory Marty Walsh, pointed to the International Olympic ...
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Ski chief: Belarus’ Olympic women’s team will shine in Year of Belarusian Woman

At the upcoming 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belarusian athletes will compete in five sports.

Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time at a pace that crushes its 1994 medal count

Host nation Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time. Italy picked up four medals in quick succession on Sunday — two golds, a silver and a bronze — to reach 22 and surpass its previous ...