The International Fencing Federation has authorised athletes from both countries in junior and cadet categories to take part ...

Even if a peace deal is reached with invaded neighbor Ukraine, Russian competitors at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter ...

A formal ceremony celebrating the national Olympic committee accolades was held in Minsk, recognising 2025 outstanding ...

Russian athletes will not be allowed to compete under their national flag at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, even if a ...

Viktor Lukashenko thanked the athletes for their courage, strength of spirit, and patience. “Despite external circumstances ...

The nominees for the Best Female Athlete of the Year award were Alina Harnasko, the leader of Belarus’ national rhythmic gymnastics team; Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked tennis player; and ...

The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to ...

The National Olympic Committees of the Baltic states have spoken out firmly against easing access restrictions for athletes from Russia and Belarus. The trio wrote a letter to International Olympic ...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has concluded consultations with the International Olympic Committee and adopted a ...

Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is ...

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Russian ski mountaineer Nikita Filippov has been issued an official invitation to the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said.