2026 Winter Olympics: Medals, Russian Athletes, and Host CitiesThe 2026 Winter Olympics open in less than two weeks in Italy, with Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo as host cities. The games feature 116 medal events and 13 Russian athletes competing under neutral status.
John John officially joins ZenitBrazilian midfielder John John has become a player for St. Petersburg's Zenit, transferring from Red Bull Bragantino. The club announced this on January 28.
Sverdlovsk skater among 13 Russians at Italy OlympicsAlyona Krylov, a 23-year-old speed skater from Novouralsk, is one of only 13 Russian athletes permitted to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Former Avangard Omsk forward declared bankruptA court has declared former Avangard Omsk forward Semen Zherebtsov bankrupt. The hockey player, who left the Omsk club over a decade ago, filed for bankruptcy himself last December.
Larionov explains SKA's defeatSKA head coach Igor Larionov, after the fifth consecutive loss, spoke about the lack of passion, goal drought, and psychological problems of the team.
Russian Athletes Invited to Olympics in Italy; Flag Use UncertainSeveral Russian athletes have accepted invitations to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, but they must do so without the Russian flag or anthem, according to the International Olympic Committee.
SKA suffers fifth straight loss against LokomotivSKA suffered its fifth consecutive defeat in the KHL, losing to Lokomotiv 1:3, as the team continues to experience a crisis despite coaching changes.
Russian Alpine Skiers and Lugers Invited to 2026 OlympicsThe International Olympic Committee has sent invitations to four Russian athletes to compete at the Winter Games in Italy under a neutral status. The list includes alpine skiers Yulia Pleshkova and Semyon Yefimov, as well as lugers Pavel Repilov and Darya Olesik.
SKA Extends Losing Streak with Defeat to LokomotivHC SKA suffered its fifth consecutive loss in the KHL championship, falling at home to Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv 1:3. The match, dedicated to the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, failed to help Igor Larionov's team snap the skid.
