The investigation published by The Insider on 18 April 2026 exposes something far more serious than past doping scandals. It confirms that Russian sport is not simply influenced by the state; it is directed by it.

Global Athlete calls on the IOC and all IFs to immediately suspend the Iranian NOC and all Iranian national sport organizations following the tragic execution of 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, for peacefully protesting the Khamenei regime.

The IOC has denied my request to compete and denied the USA representation in the Men’s Skicross event. - Tyler Wallasch

Global Athlete condemns the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) outrageous and morally reprehensible decision to ban Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from competition at Milano Cortina 2026 for the “crime” of honoring his fallen compatriots murdered by Russian aggression.

The International Olympic Committee and International
Federations Continue to Kowtow to Russia

Open Letter to the IOC: Urgent Call for Fair and Transparent Enforcement of Olympic Selection Criteria

Global Athlete’s statement scrutinizing the International Olympic Committee’s failures ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

This ban is both deceptive and ineffectual, as the sole punitive measure that could truly bridle Russia, its ongoing aggression and its broader geopolitical strategies remains to be ‘decided’ – whether Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. However, the IOC has already made clear, through its statements and actions, that a decision has already been contrived to welcome these athletes to Paris.

Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee. Athletes call on the IOC to suspend Russia and Belarus from international sport.