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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Russian skier has a clear opinion about Finns
Russian skier Darya Nepryaeva praised the strength of Finnish skiers while participating under a neutral flag at the Olympics.
Russian hysteria: a Russian ice dancer hiding under a neutral flag in Milan was banned from using American music for his dance
A Russian ice dancer competing under a neutral flag has been barred from using American music for his routine ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics due to copyright issues.
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.