2026 Olympics: 'In Russia, even an amateur athlete can become an agent of influence'
- Posted on February 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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2026 Olympics: 'In Russia, even an amateur athlete can become an agent of influence'
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Games mark a new stage in the reintegration of Russian athletes into international competitions. The momentum has been fueled by Moscow's efforts to use sports as an instrument of power, explains researcher Lukas Aubin in an interview with Le Monde.
