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Russian Athletes Barred from 2026 Olympics Amid Sanctions

5/27/2025

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Russian athletes face a significant setback as the IOC confirms that teams, including the ice hockey squad, will be barred from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy due to ongoing sanctions from the 2022 Ukraine invasion. However, individual athletes may have a chance to compete as neutrals in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, pending thorough vetting. The IIHF stands firm on the team ban.

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Russian athletes face a significant setback as the IOC confirms that teams, including the ice hockey squad, will be barred from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy due to ongoing sanctions from the 2022 Ukraine invasion. However, individual athletes may have a chance to compete as neutrals in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, pending thorough vetting. The IIHF stands firm on the team ban.