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IOC Declines to Ban U.S. from Winter Olympics Amid Controversy

1/19/2026

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The International Olympic Committee decided not to ban the United States from the Winter Olympics, despite calls tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
The IOC will not involve itself in politics.
The Games will be held in Milan and Cortina February 4 to 22, with 237 U.S. athletes expected.
Russian athletes are banned for invading Ukraine, which the IOC deems a violation of the Olympic Charter.

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The International Olympic Committee decided not to ban the United States from the Winter Olympics, despite calls tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
The IOC will not involve itself in politics.
The Games will be held in Milan and Cortina February 4 to 22, with 237 U.S. athletes expected.
Russian athletes are banned for invading Ukraine, which the IOC deems a violation of the Olympic Charter.