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What country is AIN? Explaining abbreviation for Russian figure skater at 2026 Winter Olympics

Adeliia Petrosian is competing under the AIN banner during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's why.

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

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

2026 Winter Paralympics sparks controversy over Russian, Belarusian flag decision

Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to compete at the upcoming Games in Milan. It will be the first time the ...

What country is AIN and why can't Russia compete as ROC at 2026 Olympics?

At least a dozen athletes will represent AIN at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's what it has to do with the ROC, Russia and ...

Winter Paralympics 2026: Ukraine officials to boycott games in protest over Russia’s participation

Ukrainian officials are poised to boycott the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympics next month, protesting the participation of ...

Berlin Panorama Pic ‘A Russian Winter' Probes War and Extremism With a Twist: ‘The Key Was to Make It as Universal as Possible'

by Gregg Goldstein Amidst all the chaos and destruction since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one important ...