Overview

• The IOC Executive Board confirmed its March 2023 recommendation remains in effect, barring teams of athletes with Russian passports from Milan-Cortina.
• IIHF President Luc Tardif said organizers have been asked to submit schedules without Russian teams and will adhere to the IOC’s directive.
• Individual Russian athletes may still compete as neutrals after rigorous IOC vetting, following the model used at Paris 2024.
• Belarusian teams face expected exclusion under the same allied-sanctions framework.
• High-profile competitors such as Alex Ovechkin and top Russian figure skaters will be unable to participate in national team events.