IOC provisionally lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension, edging toward 2028 Los Angeles return
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday. The decision, taken despite strong objections from Ukraine, moves Russian athletes and teams closer to competing under their own flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday that it had provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The decision is seen as a significant step toward Russian athletes' return to international competition.
According to France 24, the move could pave the way for Russian athletes and teams to compete under their own flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Ukraine strongly objected to the decision.
IOC officials said full participation would depend on certain conditions. The final status is expected to be reviewed by the committee in the coming period, and the parties will follow the details of the process closely.
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