Will Russia Be Banned From 2025 Olympics. The country has been banned from the olympics for the first time after its president, aleksandr lukashenko, supported putin and russia’s war in ukraine. Thirteen countries have been banned from the olympics in the past for reasons such as war, doping, political stances or violations of ioc rules.

The kremlin is framing the ban as part of its showdown with western adversaries. Only 15 athletes from russia will compete at the paris games, under a “neutral” designation.