The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and recommends that previous restrictions on Russian athletes be lifted. The decision paves the way for a broader return to international competition ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
After the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022, the IOC recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes be barred from international competitions. Starting in 2023, certain Russian athletes were allowed to return as neutral athletes, but without a flag, national anthem, or the ability to compete on a team.
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