Hockey player Sukese expressed regret over the non-admission of Russians to the 2026 Olympics

On January 18, American forward of the Shanghai Dragons Kontinental Hockey League club Nate Sukese expressed regret over the non-admission of the Russian national team to the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy.

"I want the strongest athletes to compete in the Games," the portal quotes him as saying. Metaratings.ru .

The athlete stressed that Russian hockey players are among the strongest in the world, and their participation would make the Olympic tournament more interesting. In his opinion, the Russian national team could claim victory and would be among the favorites of the Games.

To a thousand in one night: Shipachev's grand achievement and other major KHL events

Daniel Sprong — in Avtomobilist, Evgeny Kuznetsov — in Ufa

The day before, it was reported that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to ban the use of Russian symbols in the stands during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. It was noted that this decision applies to all countries, athletes from which can participate in the Games only in a neutral status. The issue became relevant after the Russian flag appeared in the stands during the Tour de Ski.

All important news is on the Izvestia channel in the MAX messenger.