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IOC lifts suspension and paves way for Russia to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

  • Suspension had been imposed after invasion of Ukraine

  • Decision on Russian anthem and flag still unclear

The International Olympic Committee has lifted the suspension on Russia that was imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, paving the way for the Russian team to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics.

Only a handful of Russians were able to compete at the Paris Summer Olympics and the Milan Cortina Winter Games in 2026 as authorised neutral athletes, after an IOC vetting panel checked whether they had offered any public support for the war in Ukraine.

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Jul 7, 2026 Olympic Games Russia Olympic team LA Olympic Games 2028

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