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Russian Athletes to Compete as Individuals in 2026 Olympics

1/3/2026

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Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said Russian athletes will compete as individuals at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics regardless of any peace deal with Ukraine.
In Corriere della Sera, she said the IOC's decision remains unchanged.
She added that hosting the Games in multiple cities may become the new standard.
The Milano Cortina Games are scheduled from February 6 to 22, 2026.

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Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said Russian athletes will compete as individuals at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics regardless of any peace deal with Ukraine.
In Corriere della Sera, she said the IOC's decision remains unchanged.
She added that hosting the Games in multiple cities may become the new standard.
The Milano Cortina Games are scheduled from February 6 to 22, 2026.