The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved the Qualification System Principles for the Winter Youth Olympic Games Dolomiti Valtellina 2028. These principles aim to create a fairer, more accessible, and transparent qualification pathway for young athletes, emphasizing equity, clarity, and reduced burdens. Key guidelines include utilizing existing continental competitions, clear age eligibility criteria, and dispute resolution through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Manuela Di Centa, a former Olympic champion, has been appointed President of the Organizing Committee, further reinforcing the Games' focus on youth development and legacy.

New sports governance laws in India, including the National Sports Governance Act and related rules, are raising concerns about potential interference with the autonomy of the Indian Olympic Association and the country's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad. The laws expand state authority, mandate internal appeals before CAS, and delay federation elections, potentially conflicting with Olympic Charter principles. The IOC previously suspended the Indian Olympic Association in 2012 due to government interference, and a similar outcome is a risk if the new framework is perceived as political control. The effectiveness of the new domestic dispute resolution system is also questioned, as lengthy processes could hinder athletes' careers.

The return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Winter Olympics remains a complex and evolving process. The IOC and international federations are navigating a fragmented landscape of decisions, political pressure, and exceptions, with each federation adopting different approaches. Some sports, like skiing and figure skating, have opened the door to neutral participation, while others, like biathlon and ice hockey, maintain stricter restrictions. The situation is further complicated by ongoing political debates and the IOC's efforts to balance principles with geopolitical realities.

Russian athletes are gradually being reintegrated into international winter sports competitions as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs). Several lugers and ski mountaineers have received approval to compete, including Nikita Fillipov for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. However, the process has been complex, with some athletes initially approved having their status revoked due to concerns over neutrality. The International Luge Federation (FIL) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) have been involved in the eligibility decisions, with CAS overturning FIL's initial ban. The return of Russian athletes remains controversial, with Ukrainian athletes voicing concerns about their neutrality.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) successfully concluded a two-day Sports Arbitration Regional Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, benefiting National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from East Asia and Southeast Asia. The seminar covered sports arbitration definition, structure, procedures, and international sports law, featuring expert speakers and sessions on best practices. A similar seminar was previously held in Kuwait for NOCs in West, Central, and South Asia.