Ukraine’s Winter Olympics flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych says that his teammates could stage protests at the Milan Cortina Games over the decision to allow neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in Italy.

Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games

As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will seek to boost the morale of their compatriots in Ukraine amid an ongoing war and a brutal winter.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.

Russian teams remain banned from Olympic competitions, but individual participation as "neutral" athletes is allowed under strict rules.

Cyberattack 'of Russian origin' hits Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with La Sapienza university also affected.

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

Many have their eyes on the Olympic ice for curling, hockey and figure skating, but Italians and Americans are watching a different ICE. The post Olympic ice, ICE and The (rebranded) Ice House: Storylines to watch from Milan appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

CNN’s Amanda Davies talks to Ukraine’s flag bearer for the Winter Olympics, Vladyslav Heraskevych, about why he doesn’t want the world to forget about the war during the Games.