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Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded the Order of Friendship to Russian medalists from the Paralympics.

The success of Latvia's wheelchair curling team in the Paralympics contrasts sharply with the lack of financial and institutional support faced by the athletes.

German athletes Linn Kazmaier and Florian Baumann are under investigation by the IPC for turning their backs on Russian Paralympic gold medalists during a medal ceremony.

Zebastian Modin and Emil Talsi celebrate their victory as bronze medalists in the Paralympics after a thrilling ten-kilometer race, securing their success with a strong finish.

Vladimir Putin has sent congratulatory messages to Russian Paralympic athletes Varvara Voronchikhina and Anastasia Bagiian, who won gold medals in their respective categories at the Paralympics in Milan Cortina, highlighting their achievement and national pride.

A small village in Nagano, Japan, known for skiing, is focused on cultivating future talent through a unique educational program that combines skiing and English lessons.

In a remarkable performance, Judita Traubaitė secured her first World Cup points and qualified for the women's mass start competition after 14 years, marking the best result for Lithuanian women biathletes since 2012.

Swedish Olympic medalists Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson discuss their relationship and challenges in a recent interview after their successes in Italy.

The U.S. women’s hockey team is returning to the Professional Women’s Hockey League after their Olympic success, marking a pivotal moment for women’s sports.

The U.S. men's hockey team celebrated their Olympic victory in Miami and received honors in Washington before resuming their NHL commitments.

The newly minted Olympic gold medalists in figure skating, 'Rikuryu', held a joyful press conference in Tokyo where they shared their experiences and emotions leading up to their historic win.

The U.S. men’s hockey team was celebrated at President Trump's State of the Union, receiving applause and 'U-S-A' chants from the House chamber.

Liberal commentators have criticized Team USA hockey players for celebrating their Olympic victory with President Trump, particularly after a controversial phone call.

The article discusses the financial rewards earned by French athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, including performance bonuses for medalists.

Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson, both Olympic gold medalists, will compete in the World Cup event in Falun this weekend, while Jonna Sundling and William Poromaa will miss the event due to illness.

The Miss Valentine gymnastics festival, beginning tomorrow in Tartu, will feature Olympic medalists among 1200 competitors from nearly 60 countries.

The American women's ice hockey team, recent Olympic gold medalists, has declined an invitation to the White House from President Donald Trump due to scheduling conflicts.

The US women's ice hockey team, which won the Olympic gold medal in Milan Cortina, has declined President Donald Trump's invitation to attend the State of the Union address.

The closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics celebrated athletes, including medalists and notable performances, in the historic Verona amphitheater.

The USA women's hockey team, gold medalists at the Winter Olympics, declined President Trump's invitation to the State of the Union address following his sexist joke.

The USA women's hockey team, gold medalists, declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address due to prior commitments.

Latvia plans to reward winter Olympic medalists Elīna Ieva Bota and Roberts Krūzbergs with significant monetary prizes for their achievements in the 2026 Milan and Cortina Olympics.

Finland's Olympic Committee set a medal target of six for the Milan-Cortina Games, which was achieved, but the new sports director indicates that more potential medalists are needed for future success.

Aoki Kimura, who won Japan's first gold medal in the men's big air snowboarding event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, returned to Japan with fellow medalists Murase Kokona and others, receiving a warm welcome from fans.

French athletes Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet have won gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 Olympics, complementing their individual silver and bronze medals.

Estonia joins the list of nations that reward Olympic gold medalists with significant cash bonuses, with the country's financial incentives being part of a broader trend among nations.

Iivo Niskanen's arrival at the Milano-Cortina Olympics stadium is accompanied by the news that several Olympic medalists have been withdrawn from the competition.

20-year-old figure skater Mone Chiba finishes fourth at the Winter Olympics with a close score gap, feeling disappointment yet acknowledging the talent of the medalists.

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron defend their gold medal win amid scoring controversy at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

A surprising revelation shows that Norway does not provide any prize money for Olympic medalists, unlike many other countries.

Many Olympic medalists are facing financial difficulties, with some resorting to selling their medals or joining platforms like OnlyFans to fund their sports careers.

Canadian short track athlete Florence Brunelle won a silver medal at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics despite being born with only two fingers on his left hand.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved cash rewards exceeding ₦450 million for Team Ogun's athletes and officials after their successful performance at the National Sports Festival.

Rovaniemi is considering how to reward Olympic medalists Johanna Matintalo and Jasmi Joensuu for their achievements in the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

The article discusses Italy's success in producing winning female athletes, particularly highlighting that many of the gold medalists are over 30 years old, but questions whether Italy can sustain this growth.

Olympic champions Apolo Ohno and Julia Mancuso emphasize the importance of nutrition in their athletic success, sharing insights into their personal dietary habits that sustained their performance during competitions.

Tonight's broadcast will reveal the medalists in ice dancing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring a tight competition among top couples.

Olympic officials are addressing issues with broken medals received by athletes during the games, as several complaints emerged from medalists like Breezy Johnson and others.

The article presents a photographic showcase of the U.S. athletes who have won medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

King Carl XVI Gustaf personally congratulated the Swedish Olympic medalists Linn Svahn, Jonna Sundling, and Maja Dahlqvist during a special event in Val di Fiemme.

Norwegian biathletes Johan-Olav Botn and Sturla Lægreid won gold and bronze medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, emotionally dedicating their achievements to their deceased teammate, Sivert Bakken.

Härnösand's Curling Club has become a leading talent factory for Olympic curling champions since the sport's return to the Olympics in 1998.

The Korean Ski and Snowboard Association announced cash rewards for Olympic medalists Kim Sang-kyum and Yoo Seung-eun following their success at the Winter Olympics.

Pula celebrated the return of its bronze medalists, Niko Vukmir and David Mataja, from the European Futsal Championship with a joyous gathering at Portarata.

The article is a quiz challenge on recognizing Olympic medalists from Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic based on photos.

The Croatian futsal national team celebrated its first medal from major competitions after defeating France for third place, showcasing a dramatic match that ended in penalties.

The article discusses the monetary rewards offered to Olympic athletes by various countries, highlighting Italy's $213,000 incentive for gold medalists and noting that athletes from England and Ireland do not receive bonuses.

The surprising finale features gold medalists Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba as the last torchbearers, along with various celebrated figures from Italian culture, creating a captivating narrative of beauty and pride in Italian sports.

Mario Kapulica, advisor to the President of HDZ, criticized a statement by Klasić regarding the Zagreb authorities' welcome for bronze medalists, calling it nonsense.

The children's ombudsman has confirmed awareness of a video showing a group of teenagers shouting 'For home ready' during a reception for bronze medalists, and actions are being taken accordingly.