The International Skating Union (ISU) has reversed a 2024 rule prohibiting neutral athletes from Russia from participating in press conferences and interviews during the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This change, confirmed by the Associated Press, excludes the Games themselves, which are overseen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The initial ban, implemented in 2022 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, previously impacted prominent skaters like Anna Shcherbakova. Other federations like World Athletics and World Aquatics have also implemented similar media restrictions for neutral athletes.

The International Handball Federation (IHF) is discussing the potential reinstatement of Russia and Belarus, with IHF President Hassan Moustafa reportedly assuring Russian officials of a return to international competitions from July 2026, potentially with the agreement of IOC President Kirsty Coventry. While no official decision has been made, this follows World Aquatics' recent reintegration of Russian and Belarusian water polo players as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs). The move comes amidst ongoing discussions about political neutrality in sport, as reaffirmed by the Olympic Summit.

Several high-profile swimmers, including Max McCusker and Shane Ryan from Ireland, have signed up for the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where performance-enhancing drugs will be permitted. This move comes despite warnings from World Aquatics and other international federations that participation could result in lifetime bans from conventional competition. The Enhanced Games, founded by Aron D'Souza, have faced criticism from anti-doping agencies and sports federations, with concerns raised about athlete safety and the integrity of sport. Notable athletes like Fred Kerley and Ben Proud have also joined, despite potential consequences. World Aquatics has explicitly stated that athletes supporting the events will be excluded from its competitions.

American high diver Scott Lazeroff has been suspended for 14 months after testing positive for methylphenidate at the 2025 World Aquatics World Championships in Singapore. The International Testing Agency, on behalf of World Aquatics, announced the suspension, which runs from November 24, 2025, to January 23, 2027. Lazeroff accepted the sanctions, disqualifying his results from July 27, 2025, including his 11th-place finish at the World Championships. The case may be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The International Testing Agency (462), on behalf of World Aquatics (156), announced a two-year ineligibility period for Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak for three whereabouts failures. The suspension, which began on July 15, 2025, will last until July 14, 2027. All results since June 2025 have been annulled. Oleksiak, Canada's most decorated Olympian, accepted the sanction.