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

Russia officially is banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but 13 athletes have qualified to compete as "neutral'' athletes.

Why Russia can compete in the Paralympics but Olympic ban remains

But in December last year, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russian athletes who qualified for the Paralympics can perform under the Russian flag instead of competing as an Individual ...

Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by ...

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 ...

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is an Olympic mystery with big jumps and fitness concerns

Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian arrives at the Olympics as a mystery, and she has a real shot at gold.

Why Russian athletes are not competing under the Russian flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Olympics, but Russian and Belarussian athletes can still compete. Mark Schofield breaks down how they’ll represent themselves at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Is Russia in the Olympics? Explaining IOC's hockey team ban since 2022 Winter Games

One hockey power isn't competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's why.

What country is AIN and why can't Russia compete as ROC at 2026 Olympics?

At least a dozen athletes will represent AIN at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's what it has to do with the ROC, Russia and ...

Russia back at Paralympics under national flag, its war veterans eye 2028 games

For the first time in 12 years, Russia will compete under its national flag at the 2026 Paralympic Games — a return that ...