Paralympics, the government's letter to the international committee: 'Russian athletes only as neutrals'
The Italian government has communicated to the International Paralympic Committee that Russian athletes should only participate as neutral competitors, with no national anthem or flag, highlighting a broader diplomatic stance against Russia.
Climbers from the Aggressor Country Can Again Access the Wall
The World Climbing Federation has lifted its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under neutral status.
Athletes under neutral flag: Russia's vanguard in its attempt to return its flag to the Olympic Games
Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral flag signals the beginning of their gradual reintegration into international sports amid political pressures and the ongoing debate on neutrality during the war in Ukraine.
After Initial Restraint, Russian State TV Acknowledges Athletes’ Olympic Success
Russian state TV has begun to celebrate the achievements of Russian athletes competing as neutrals in the Winter Olympics after initially downplaying their participation.
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.
Ski Mountaineer Nikita Filippov Wins First Medal at 2026 Winter Olympics for Individual Neutral Athletes
Nikita Filippov of Russia won a silver medal in ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the first medal for athletes competing under the neutral flag due to restrictions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.
The figure skater can take Russia's first 'neutral' Olympic gold
Adelija Petrosjan, an 18-year-old figure skater from Russia, impressed in her Olympic debut by scoring 72.89 points in her short program, placing her in medal contention for the first 'neutral' Olympic gold for Russia.
Russia tries to assert itself in the figure skating arena in Milan
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Games will be the third consecutive ones without the Russian flag or anthem due to the country's invasion of Ukraine, but attempts are being made to allow Russian athletes to compete under neutral status.
Russia threatens imprisoned athletes who have 'abandoned' the country and prevents them from returning home
Russia is threatening athletes who compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics under neutral flags or for other countries with imprisonment and is preventing their return home.
Pichler: 'Russia uses athletes for PR - it does not matter if they are neutral'
Wolfgang Pichler, the legendary coach, expresses strong opposition to Russian athletes participating in sports as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
From Russia with love. The Games under examination of athletes without a flag
The article discusses the status and performance of "neutral individual athletes" from Russia at international competitions, following their approval after passing tests indicating independence from the governments of Moscow and Minsk.
2026 Olympics Under the Shadow of War and the Myth of ‘Neutral Athletes’
The article discusses Ukraine's participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics amid ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian athletes while addressing the broader implications of neutrality in sports.
FIS President: Control of Neutral Athletes Has Been Sufficiently Effective
The FIS president asserts that the system regulating neutral athletes, including several Russians and Belarusians, at the Olympics is functioning well.
Winter Olympics: Russian Figure Skating with Russia Absent
The absence of the Russian flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina underscores the lasting influence of Russian figure skating through athletes competing as Individual Neutral Athletes.
At Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Russian Athletes a Diminished Presence
At the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Russian athletes will have a limited presence as they compete as Individual Neutral Athletes instead of representing their country.
At Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Russian Athletes Are a Diminished Presence
Russian athletes will have a limited presence at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, competing as 'Individual Neutral Athletes' due to international bans linked to the invasion of Ukraine.
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.
Embarrassing sight on Yle's pages
Yle's Olympics coverage mistakenly displayed the flags of Russia and Belarus despite their athletes competing as neutral representatives.
Not all Russian Olympians are neutral. The BBC revealed their connections to Putin's regime and support for the war in Ukraine
An investigation by BBC Sport, in collaboration with Ukrainian journalist Artem Chudoliejev, has uncovered that some Russian athletes competing in the Olympics may support the war in Ukraine, contradicting their neutral status.
Is Russia competing at the Milano Cortina Olympics?
Despite a ban on Russian and Belarusian teams, some athletes from these countries will be allowed to compete under neutral flags at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympic Games: ICE agents, 'neutral' Russians, high climate bill
The Winter Olympic Games are held amidst geopolitical turmoil, raising questions about the future of winter sports in the context of climate change and affecting the Polish athletes' morale due to local disputes among sports officials.
The Winter Olympics Kick Off Under the Shadow of International Politics: Trump's ICE, Meloni's Strategy, and the Russians Without a Flag
The Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo commence amid international political tensions, including Trump's ICE and Meloni's strategy, with Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag.
4 Russian Athletes Exposed
The International Olympic Committee has granted 13 Russian athletes permission to compete as neutral athletes in the Milano-Cortina Olympics, but an investigation reveals that at least four of them have supported Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
Neutral Aggressor State Athletes in the Olympics Who Are Not Neutral: Specific Names
Several Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutral participants in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have been found to have ties to supporting Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to information obtained by the BBC.
Russian athletes competing in Olympics supported by the war in Ukraine
Several Russian athletes are allowed to compete as neutral participants in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, despite their connections to activities supporting the war in Ukraine.
IOC Clears 13 Russian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals at 2026 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee has approved the participation of 13 Russian athletes as neutrals at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, allowing a limited return for Russian competitors after their suspension following the invasion of Ukraine.