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What is the AIN at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics? Why Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in Italy

7 February 2026

The Winter Olympics of Milano Cortina 2026 is another where Russian and Belarusian athletes will be largely absent, although there are a handful competing as individual neutral athletes.

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A court spat over NRL player Zak Lomax could mean the Melbourne Storm end up with a hefty legal bill instead of the star winger
	7 Feb: A court spat over NRL player Zak Lomax could mean the Melbourne Storm end up with a hefty legal bill instead of the star winger... more

Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony: Milano Cortina Games gets underway as twin cauldrons are lit in both cities
	7 Feb: The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are here, launched in an historic opening ceremony held in a number of Italian locations simultaneously.... more

Jorja Miller is emphasising the basics before this weekend's World Sevens Series leg
	7 Feb: Jorja Miller is emphasising the basics before this weekend's World Sevens Series leg... more

Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week
	7 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week... more

Daniel Hillier's crediting driving accuracy for his strong first two days at golf's Qatar Masters
	7 Feb: Daniel Hillier's crediting driving accuracy for his strong first two days at golf's Qatar Masters... more

Melbourne Storm coaching supremo Craig Bellamy has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2028 NRL season
	7 Feb: Melbourne Storm coaching supremo Craig Bellamy has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2028 NRL season... more

Even the team-mates of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been left speechless after his jaw-dropping innings in the final of cricket's under-19 World Cup
	7 Feb: Even the team-mates of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been left speechless after his jaw-dropping innings in the final of cricket's under-19 World Cup... more

A mixed bag on day two - but golfer Daniel Hillier's kept himself right in the mix at the halfway point of the European Tour's Qatar Masters
	7 Feb: A mixed bag on day two - but golfer Daniel Hillier's kept himself right in the mix at the halfway point of the European Tour's Qatar Masters... more

Terrible, unacceptable and disappointing
	7 Feb: Terrible, unacceptable and disappointing... more

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Environment:
The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

Entertainment:
Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

Entertainment:
James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

Environment:
A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

Skiing:
Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

Entertainment:
Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

Entertainment:
Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

Entertainment:
Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

Entertainment:
Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

Health & Safety:
Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

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