Russia's First Olympic Medal. The Laureate Expresses Outrage
A Russian athlete has won a silver medal at the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics, voicing outrage over the struggles faced by 'neutral' athletes from aggressor states.
Russian skier wins silver in new Olympic sport
Nikita Filippov won silver in the men's ski mountaineering sprint, marking a historical moment as the first athlete competing under a neutral flag to medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Petrosyan ranks 5th in short program as a neutral individual participant at Russian Championships
Adelia Petrosyan, the three-time Russian champion, finishes 5th in the women's short program as a neutral athlete at the Russian Championships.
Zelensky attacks the Olympics
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the IOC for disqualifying a Ukrainian athlete while allowing Russian competitors to participate under a neutral flag.
Outrage Among Famous Lithuanian Journalists Over Disqualification of Ukrainian Athlete: 'There Are No Neutral Stance in Nature, There Are Specific Russians'
Lithuanian journalists express outrage following the disqualification of a Ukrainian athlete from a competition for attempting to wear a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian sportsmen.
In this Trump era, the Olympics are no longer neutral ground for American politics
The Olympics have become a stage for American political discourse, reflecting deep divisions within the U.S. amid athlete protests and international criticism of President Trump.
The neutral athlete challenged Klæbo. It gives the holiday a bitter taste.
The recent performance of a neutral athlete in the skiing events has sparked a discussion about the implications for Norwegian athlete Johannes Klæbo's victory, highlighting a bittersweet atmosphere despite the festive occasion.