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Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events
Trump envoy backs Russia’s Paralympic comeback – NYT
Russian athletes were restricted from international competitions after the Ukraine conflict escalated in 2022
Feb 21, 2026 15:17
Banning Russia only creates ‘frustration and hatred’ – FIFA chief
Gianni Infantino has described the exclusion as not achieving “anything” and said football should rise above politics
Feb 2, 2026 17:47
Baltic state stripped of major sporting event over excluding Russians
Estonia has lost its right to host the European Fencing Championship over denying visas to athletes from Russia and Belarus
Jan 23, 2026 17:16
Russian junior weightlifters cleared to compete under national flag – official
Athletes aged 20-23 will be allowed to take part in international events with their anthem and colors, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has said
Jan 23, 2026 15:55
Russian Paralympians cleared for 2026 Winter Games – official
Skiers and snowboarders can apply for special invitations outside the standard qualification rules, the Russian Paralympic Committee has said
Jan 20, 2026 16:11
Russian youth athletes cleared to return with flag and anthem
The International Olympic Committee’s decision covers both individual and team sports
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