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IBSF Clears Nine Russians as Neutrals, IOC Backs Youth Return of Russia and Belarus

Court rulings paired with IOC guidance push federations to process neutral entries under tight eligibility rules.

Griekspoor Set to Play Gazprom-Backed St. Petersburg Exhibition Despite Dutch Calls to Withdraw

Tagger, 17, Reaches Jiujiang Final After Saving Three Match Points to Face Blinkova

Melnikova Wins World All-Around as Russians Return Under Neutral Status

FIS Blocks Russians and Belarusians From 2026 Olympic Ski Qualifiers as IPC Says None at Winter Paralympics

World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Begin in Jakarta With Individual-Only Program