Which country's athlete participation status was affected by conflict at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

1. Pakistan
2. Russia (as neutral athletes)
3. India
4. Ukraine

Russian athletes participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics under neutral status without national flags, anthems, or team uniforms, reflecting ongoing sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee maintained restrictions barring Russian and Belarusian state symbols while permitting individual athletes meeting eligibility criteria to compete. Ukraine threatened boycott if Russian athletes competed under any designation.