Russian Minister Calls Out IOC Over Alex Ovechkin’s Ban At Milan Winter Olympics

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is around the corner. Athletes from 92 nations will be ready to tackle the Italian slopes and rinks, except the Russian Olympians, who won’t be competing under their national flag,

Italy averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says

ROME (AP) — Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, as well as Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo,

Russia’s path back to Olympic hockey? IIHF to meet on implications of IOC guidance and next steps

The IOC's recommendation that youth athletes be allowed to participate could be the first step to the IIHF reintegrating banned countries.
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What to know about Russia's competing status at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Russia, which went by ROC in the Beijing Games, enjoyed a successful Winter Olympics last time out. The ROC delegation finished with 32 medals (five gold, 12 silver, 15 bronze). They had the most silver and bronze winners, as well as finishing second on the total medal table, trailing just Norway (37).

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva back on the ice after 2022 Olympics doping scandal

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was back on the ice for the first time in four years over the weekend, when the 19-year-old finished sixth in the semifinals of the Russian Jumping Championships.