Russia wins first Winter Paralympic medals in 12 years

Russian athletes have taken their first medals in the Winter Paralympic Games since 2014

Winter Paralympic Games 2026 in Italy declared open

The opening ceremony is taking place in Verona

Ukrainian Paralympians barred from wearing ‘political’ uniform

Ukraine has been forced to change its Paralympic uniforms after the IPC banned a design featuring a map

Russia’s frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov conducts gun practice at Milan 2026 exercise

Russian sailors also practiced anti-submarine warfare missions and joint operations with carrier-based aircraft

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

The ‘Friendship Cup’ swimming event has taken place in the Moscow Rowing Canal as temperatures plunged to -5°C

Why are so many elite skaters Russian?

How skaters like Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev, and Maxim Naumov reflect the enduring strength of the Russian skating system

Closing ceremony of 2026 Winter Olympics over in Italy

Norway won the unofficial medal count, winning 18 gold, 12 silver and 11 bronze

Olympic closing ceremony kicks off in Verona

The event will feature a parade of athletes, the extinguishing of the Olympic flame, and the transfer of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in France

Russian hockey legend Ovechkin comments on future with Capitals

Russian hockey icon Alexander Ovechkin said, “We’ll see,” when asked about possible retirement as he enters the final year of his contract

Times calls Russian participation in 2028 Olympic Games under national flag inevitable

Journalist Owen Slot said that the admission of Russian paralympians to the Games in Italy under the national flag and with the anthem was the first significant step towards the return of Russian athletes to the international sports family

A gesture no one asked for: Ukraine turns the Paralympics into a political circus

A boycott over Russian and Belarusian participation at the Paralympics reveals how Ukraine weaponizes even the most apolitical stage

Russian skier wins silver in new Olympic sport

Russian athlete Nikita Filippov has won silver in ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics, competing under a neutral flag