IOC Reaffirms Ban on Russian Teams for 2026 Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed this week that Russian national teams will remain barred from participating at the next Winter Games, continuing sanctions imposed in response to Russiaโs full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. That means teams in iconic winter sportsโincluding Russiaโs powerhouse menโs ice hockey programโare excluded from Olympic contention. However, Russian athletes may technically be eligible to […] Julia Schneemann | May 29, 2025 0 Comments