MILAN (AP) — An Olympic figure skater’s coach remains banned from the Milan Cortina Winter Games while he is investigated for “physical and psychological abuse” alleged by his former athlete, sport’s highest court said Thursday.

Lithuania's Winter Olympics team has removed an Estonian ice skating coach from its roster on the eve of the figure skating events in Milano Cortina.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called the decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton racer and flag bearer of the Ukrainian national team at the XXV Winter Olympic Games Milan-Cortina 2026,

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

Keep up with all the medals handed out during the 2026 Milano Cortina games.