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Russia is returning to the Paralympics, and Ukrainian officials vow to boycott

The Winter Paralympics will begin on March 6 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, exactly one month after the Winter Olympics ...

The 14 Countries To Ever Be Banned From The Olympics And Why

The 2026 Winter Olympics is underway. Two countries, however, were barred from participating in the field. Those nations include Russia and Belarus.
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U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

On Monday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that the Biden administration would diplomatically boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights. "Given the People's ...

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games ...

Team USA skiers spark Olympic boycott calls after saying they have ‘mixed emotions’ about representing America

They should have kept their feelings on ice. Woke Team USA members expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the Stars and Stripes at the Winter Olympics, sparking calls by some Americans to ...

Full List of Countries Banned from 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics ...