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Winter Olympics: Why aren’t Palestine competing and is Israel banned?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) maintains that both Israel and Palestine should have equal opportunity to compete at the Games

The Independent UK

Who are AIN athletes at the Winter Olympics and is Russia banned?

Russia remain banned from competing as a nation but some individual athletes are permitted to participate in the Games under a neutral banner

The Independent UK

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says

The Independent UK

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Norwegian skier hands IOC a petition to 'ski fossil free' ahead of the Olympics

Norwegian skier Nikolai Schirmer has handed the International Olympic Committee a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel companies from bolstering their reputations by sponsoring winter sports

The Independent UK

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

AAP

Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow

Since the murder of 11 Israeli hostages at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, security has been fundamental for games stakeholders.

The Conversation

IOC president gives clearest signal so far that Russia could be at 2028 Olympics

Kirsty Coventry, the IOC president, said: ‘Keep sport a neutral ground,’ as the Ukraine sports minister Matvii Bidnyi hit out at the Fifa president

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AI is coming to Olympic judging: what makes it a game changer?

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) embraces AI-assisted judging, this technology promises greater consistency and improved transparency. Yet research suggests that trust, legitimacy, and cultural values may matter just as much as technical accuracy.

The Conversation

Haiti's athletes at the Winter Olympics shine a positive light for a troubled nation

Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation

The Independent UK

Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics

Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports

The Independent UK

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics

The United States is already dominating the narrative two years before the Los Angeles Olympics and five days before the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games

The Independent UK

‘Distracting and sad’: Olympics chief laments ICE protests and Epstein fallout

ICE agents will be in Milan for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics while the LA Games chair has been named in the new batch of Epstein files

The Guardian - UK

Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup has caused concern, with the IOC unlikely to award the 2036 Games to India if there is a risk of a boycott

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics preview: one week to go until Milano Cortina 2026

We set the scene in Italy as final preparations are made for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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Is Russia at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Understanding the Ban & What It Means

Here’s everything to know about Russia’s tenuous relationship to the Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

Olympics chief admits she has not spoken to US president Trump about LA 2028 Games

The IOC has yet to meet with the US president Donald Trump to firm up preparations for the Los Angeles Games in 2028

Euronews

These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

The Guardian - UK

Geopolitical football: Iran? Trump? How the game can stand strong in a fractured world

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a polarising event but, even if it will not be the first to be politically contentious, it will expose a growing unease

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How Much Do Olympians Get Paid? Breaking Down Salaries, Bonuses, and Sponsorships

Does a trip to the podium pad your wallet? Let's take a look.

The Independent UK

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world

The Conversation

As the Milan Winter Olympics approach, what are the environmental expectations?

Italy is preparing to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games next month — from Feb. 6 to the 22nd, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 6 to the 15th.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Starmer discuss how to spend billions seized from Abramovich after Chelsea sale

Before the sale of Chelsea in 2022, Abramovich said that he would set up a war victims' charity, but hasn't followed through

AAP

How Olympians handle the icy onslaught of social abuse

As Aussie athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics, many are grappling with whether a Games social media presence is worth it amid a torrent of online abuse.

Euronews

Gennadiy Golovkin becomes first Kazakh inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame

Kazakhstan’s boxing icon Gennadiy Golovkin has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The former middleweight champion was elected president of World Boxing in November, tasked with securing the sport's Olympic future and unifying a divided landscape.

The Independent UK

Russia moves step closer to global sports return as Olympic chiefs release statement ahead of 2028 LA Games

Russian teams have largely been excluded from international competitions in recent years

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