Russian and Belarusian flags will be flown across Lombardy and Northeast Italy

Several other countries will also not be involved with the opening ceremony tonight (6 March)

Donald Trump made the 'distasteful joke' after inviting the US men's team to the White House

Olympic champion Eileen Gu broke down in tears at the press conference after paying tribute to her grandma

American-born Gu has a theory about why people talk about her choice to represent China

Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier has provided an update from a hospital bed

Polish Winter Olympics competitor, Kamila Sellier, was cut below her eye during the quarter finals in Milan

The Gold medallist has hit out at critics for judging her based on how she looks

Jutta Leerdam had been accused of ambush marketing after showing off the Nike garment

Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned due to his helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes

From athletes and celebrities to die-hard collectors, the badge-swapping craze is one of the most contested traditions at Milano Cortina.

A Czech wolfhound unexpectedly become the centre of attention at the games

Team Norway's Atle Lie McGrath has opened up about his emotional meltdown after his mistake made him finish last of the top-30 racers

Sturla Holm Lægreid went viral after making a bold admission during an interview

The skiing legend is facing a lengthy recovery from her leg fracture

The shock incident occurred during the final minutes of Canada's game against France

The speed skater's fiancé, Jake Paul, was in the stands weeping when she won

Who knew a game of curling could be so dramatic

The inclusion of posters used to promote games held in Nazi Germany in the new Olympic heritage collection has caused controversy

The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics continues