Russian tennis player

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Russian tennis players Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, competing as Individual Neutral Athletes, won a silver medal in women’s doubles after losing the final to Italy's Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. At just 17, Andreeva became the second youngest tennis player to win an Olympic medal, following Jennifer Capriati. The duo advanced to the finals after a remarkable journey, including a victory over defending champions Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova in the quarter-finals. This event marked the first medal for any Russian athlete at the Games, although it will not be recognized in the official medal table due to the ongoing ban on Russian athletes stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. Andreeva expressed pride in their achievement despite the political backdrop, emphasizing their focus on performance. The International Olympic Committee has allowed some athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral banner, provided they meet strict qualification criteria.