The clarification confirms that Team USA will take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as planned. Preparations continue across Italy, with venues nearing completion and athletes finalizing training schedules. The IOC’s message reinforces its commitment to maintaining unity through sport, even during complex global circumstances. For fans, athletes, and host communities, the focus now returns to competition, celebration, and international cooperation. As the world turns its attention toward the Winter Games, the IOC hopes the event will serve as a reminder that athletic excellence and shared human values can bring people together beyond borders and political differences.
