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Russia banned from Olympics and major sport events
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World Gymnastics has cleared athletes from Russia and Belarus to return under their national flag and anthem, effective immediately
May 18, 2026 19:28
Russian athletes return to major event under flag and anthem (VIDEO)
The Russian national water polo team has defeated Argentina at a competition in Malta
Apr 21, 2026 20:07
Russia wins first Winter Paralympic medals in 12 years
The athletes took two bronze medals, competing under their national flag for the first time in more than a decade
Mar 7, 2026 17:35
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
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