IPC Takes a Closer Look at German Para Athletes Who Avoided Russians
The International Paralympic Committee has opened an investigation into German para-athlete Linn Kazmaier and his guide Florian Baumann for their protest during the medal ceremony at the Milano Cortina Paralympics.
Paralympics, German athlete on the podium refuses to be photographed with Russian gold medalist: what happened
A German athlete, Linn Kazmaier, refused to be photographed with the Russian gold medalist, Anastasia Baghiyan, during the medal ceremony at the Beijing 2026 Paralympics, highlighting ongoing tensions over Russia's participation in international sporting events.
German Paralympians demonstratively refuse joint photo with Russians
German Paralympians, led by athlete Linn Kazmaier, refuse to take a photo with Russian athletes at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in a protest against their participation.
Iranian footballers salute, sing national anthem after silence before opening game
Iran's women's football team sang the national anthem at their Women's Asian Cup match against Australia, starkly contrasting their previous silent protest against the regime.
Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete: 'I will compete in 2030 with my helmet and win a medal'
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Wladyslaw Heraskewytsch, who was excluded from the Winter Games for wearing a helmet honoring war victims, calls for visible protests against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the upcoming Paralympics.
Hair in the game behind Sweden's silver: "One hundred percent"
The article reports on Sweden's performance in women's ice hockey and highlights a superstitious national team, an award-winning protest, and a leading teenage athlete during the Olympic Winter Games.
The Disqualification of Olympic Athlete Heraskeviฤs Raises Questions About Athletes' Rights to Express Themselves
The disqualification of Latvian Olympic athlete Heraskeviฤs has reignited discussions about the rights of athletes to protest and express their political opinions in light of historical contexts.
Disqualified Ukrainian Olympian Says He Is Disappointed, Calls Decision Discriminatory
A Ukrainian athlete has expressed disappointment over his disqualification from the Winter Olympics due to a helmet protest, deeming the decision discriminatory.
Latvia and Lithuania filed a protest regarding the disqualification of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete
Latvia and Lithuania's Olympic committees have lodged a protest with the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation concerning the exclusion of Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich from the starting list for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
2026 Olympics: Ukrainian athlete disqualified for helmet with photos of athletes killed in conflict with Russia
Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics for wearing a helmet adorned with images of athletes killed in the conflict with Russia.
Quick hits: Banned helmets, successful surgery and maple syrup power
The article discusses various highlights from day five of the 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on a Ukrainian athlete's defiance over wearing a banned helmet and Lindsey Vonn's successful surgery.
Ukrainian athlete recalls his anti-war protest at 2022 Olympics, says IOC has changed dramatically
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych reflects on his 2022 Olympic anti-war protest and the significant changes in the International Olympic Committee's stance.
Finland's Clear View on Skiing Disqualification Controversy: 'Such a Rule Does Not Exist'
A Finnish ski referee emphasizes that no existing rule warranted the disqualification of athlete Mathis Desloges after a protest was dismissed.
Pee Protest by British Freestyler Goes Unpunished
British freestyler Gus Kenworthy's protest against the US immigration agency, expressed through social media, receives no repercussions from the International Olympic Committee.
2026 Olympics: Former American athlete, a British man sends an anti-ICE message... by urinating in the snow?
Gus Kenworthy, a British-American freestyle skier, made a humorous protest against U.S. immigration policies during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy by posting a photo on Instagram of skis near the words 'Fuck ICE' written in the snow.
Liveblog Olympics 2026: "Innocent people were murdered, and that's enough"
The liveblog covers multiple protests and news regarding the Olympics 2026, including a protest against the US immigration agency ICE by British athlete Gus Kenworthy, complaints from athlete Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, a mention by the Pope about an 'Olympic truce', and other various updates.