Will Russians go to the Olympics? Answer from the International Biathlon Union.

The press service of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) announced that the participation of Russian biathletes in this season's World Cup and at the Olympic Games in 2026 is in doubt due to the situation in Ukraine. The decision regarding their participation will be made only after the Russian and Belarusian federations demonstrate their commitment to the principles of the IBU.

These goals will clearly not be achievable in the context of the war in Ukraine. The IBU expresses full support for Ukraine and stands by the Ukrainian people

The organization emphasized that the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes is related to the safety of the competition participants. The chances of Russians and Belarusians participating in the new season of the World Cup are minimal, and regarding the Olympics in Milan, the IBU sees no possibilities for their participation.

Support from a Russian biathlete for a pro-Putin organization

It has become known that Russian biathlete Mira Andreeva supports the pro-Putin organization 'People's Front' and expresses support for military activities. She has been noted liking posts from colleagues about propaganda events organized by the organization, which is under sanctions from several countries.

Mira Andreeva liked posts from an athlete about propaganda events organized with the support of an organization that is under sanctions from several countries

The IBU emphasized that such actions do not align with the values and principles of the sports community and may influence the decision regarding Mira Andreeva's participation in future competitions.