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flag Russia barred from 2026 Winter Olympics; athletes compete neutrally over Ukraine war.

flag Russia is not participating in the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics as a national team due to its ongoing war in Ukraine. flag Athletes from Russia are competing under a neutral designation, representing the Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) team, following a ban imposed by the International Olympic Committee. flag These athletes must meet strict eligibility criteria and are not allowed to display national symbols. flag The decision reflects ongoing international sanctions and geopolitical tensions.

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