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The head of the IOC announced the number of participants in the 2026 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) expects about 2,900 athletes to take part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, IOC head Kirsty Coventry said.
— We are expecting about 2,900 athletes from more than 90 national Olympic committees. “This will be the most gender-balanced Olympics,” Coventry said during a conversation with reporters.
The 2026 Olympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from February 6 to 22. Russian athletes will perform at the Olympics in a neutral status.
Source: Sportbox
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