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Russia’s Olympic Hopes Quietly Expand Ahead of 2026 Winter Games

Andrey Mihayloff

17 Dec 2025 at 19:07

Russia’s Olympic Hopes Quietly Expand Ahead of 2026 Winter Games

Two months before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Russian sport has received unexpected but cautious signs of progress as athletes in several disciplines begin securing individual Olympic quotas despite persistent international restrictions

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Russian Chess Star Uses Matryoshka Sweater to Bypass Symbol Ban

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Safonov Makes History: Four Saved Penalties Hand PSG Intercontinental Cup Glory

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World Champion Boxer Says Meeting Putin Surpassed Even His Title Victories

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FIS Allows Russian Paralympians to Compete Under National Flag and Anthem

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Global Sambo Leadership Reopens Doors to Russian and Belarusian Teams

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Ovechkin’s 900th Goal Sparks Celebration and Controversy in Washington’s 6–1 Win

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Zane Smith Survives Spectacular Flip in NASCAR Kansas Cup Overtime

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Russian Athletes Granted Neutral Status for 2026 Winter Olympics Qualification

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