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Evgeni Malkin Denied Olympic Return Amid Russia's Ban

5/29/2025

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Evgeni Malkin's illustrious international hockey journey appears to have reached its conclusion as the International Olympic Committee has barred Russian teams from the 2026 Winter Games due to ongoing sanctions from the Ukraine invasion. At 39, Malkin, a three-time Olympian and multiple IIHF champion, faces the heartbreak of missing out on playing alongside his fellow Russian stars one last time.

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Evgeni Malkin's illustrious international hockey journey appears to have reached its conclusion as the International Olympic Committee has barred Russian teams from the 2026 Winter Games due to ongoing sanctions from the Ukraine invasion. At 39, Malkin, a three-time Olympian and multiple IIHF champion, faces the heartbreak of missing out on playing alongside his fellow Russian stars one last time.