US EditionIOC Confirms Russians Competing as Neutrals at Milan-Cortina Games and No Talks on Israel
- The International Olympic Committee announced on Friday that Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as neutrals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games under strict conditions.
- The decision follows sanctions triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to bans on athletes and sporting representation from Russia and Belarus.
- Athletes must pass vetting to prove no links to the military nor support for the war, will compete without flags or anthems, and cannot join the opening ceremony or team events.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry confirmed that the Executive Board will apply the same neutral participation rules for athletes as were used during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- The policy’s outcome aims to include vetted athletes while maintaining fairness and avoiding boycotts, though some federations still bar Russian and Belarusian competitors.
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"And from Kirsty has no joy": Russians will be allowed to Milan only with the AIN stamp and a special flag: EADaily
EADaily, September 20th, 2025. The International Olympic Committee has published the conditions for the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy in a neutral status. Individual neutral Athletes (AIN) who have qualified will be able to participate in the Games under the same conditions as at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris…
Russian and Belarusian athletes will again be able to participate in the Games only in neutral status; national symbols, anthem and team tournaments will be prohibited for them.
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Henry Herald2026 Olympics allowing Russians to compete as AINs again
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) laid to rest any remaining confusion over the status of Russian and Belarusian athletes Friday, announcing that individual athletes would be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, though once again not under…
Olympic Games: As with the 2024 Paris Olympics, (Belarusian) athletes will be allowed to compete this winter on an individual basis and under neutral…
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