Olympia 2026
Athletes from Russia are allowed to start as “neutrals” if they have no connection to the military and do not support the war in Ukraine – but that is not always the case
The opening ceremony of the Winter Games will take place on Friday.
Milan/Berlin – Do Russian Olympians support the war in Ukraine? Immediately before the ceremonial opening of the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, an explosive report from the BBC is causing an uproar. Accordingly, four athletes are said to have supported the war. This would contradict the participation requirements of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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