IOC lifts ban on Russian athletes for 2028 Olympics

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1. about 3 hours ago

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   IOC lifts ban on Russia for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid Ukraine war backlash

   The IOC will let Russian athletes compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, ending a post‑invasion ban and prompting criticism from Ukraine, Sweden and others.

2. about 22 hours ago

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   ITTF restores Russian players' eligibility for international table tennis

   The ITTF will permit Russian table tennis athletes to compete under their flag at all events from 28 July, subject to standard rules, after the IOC eased sanctions.

3. 2 days ago

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   International Olympic Committee backs Russian athletes despite Ukraine war

   The IOC says allowing Russian athletes under a neutral flag is less political than condemning attacks on Ukrainian sportspeople amid the ongoing war.

4. 3 days ago

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   IOC lifts provisional suspension of Russian Olympic Committee, letting athletes compete again

   The IOC lifted the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension, allowing athletes back under flag‑ban rules; Ukraine decries the decision, Russia welcomes it.

5. 4 days ago

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   IOC lifts bans on Russian athletes, prompting sharp Ukrainian criticism

   The IOC lifted bans on Russian athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, allowing participation without flag or anthem. Ukraine’s sports minister condemned the decision amid recent attacks, while FIFA reviews

6. 4 days ago

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   Russian Athletics Federation Appeals World Athletics Ban at CAS

   Russia’s athletics federation appealed the World Athletics ban on its athletes to CAS, calling it discriminatory; the ban, upheld after the Ukraine invasion, remains despite IOC easing restrictions for 2028.

7. 4 days ago

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   Poland's 2027 Men's Volleyball World Championship Faces Russian Boycott Threat

   Russia threatens to bar Poland from hosting the 2027 men's volleyball World Championship if Russian teams are allowed, as the IOC lifts its suspension and the FIVB restores Russia; Polish officials oppose a ban

8. 5 days ago

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   Canada Opposes IOC Move to Ease Restrictions on Russian Athletes

   Canada’s sport minister called the IOC’s plan to lift bans on Russian athletes “appalling,” pledging to keep Russian competitors out of Canada‑funded events as the IOC prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

9. 6 days ago

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   Russia reinstated in international volleyball amid controversy

   FIVB restored Russian volleyball teams to competition, retaining ranking points; Polish officials shocked, Ukrainian players condemn, CEV says Russian clubs miss this season’s European cups.

10. 6 days ago

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    International Olympic Committee lifts Russia's Olympic suspension

    The IOC lifted the suspension of Russia’s Olympic committee, allowing athletes to compete neutrally in 2028 qualifiers, sparking criticism from Ukraine, Czech officials and anti‑doping groups.

11. 6 days ago

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    Russian Athletics Federation Takes Ban to Court of Arbitration for Sport

    Russian Athletics has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn World Athletics’ ban on its athletes, a sanction kept since the 2022 Ukraine invasion; World Athletics vows to defend the ban as‑

12. 6 days ago

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    IOC lifts bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes

    The IOC has lifted all bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, ending neutrality checks and allowing a possible return under their flags, though some federations may still impose restrictions.

13. 7 days ago

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    Russia pushes for full return of its athletes to international competition after IOC lift

    Russia seeks full reinstatement of its athletes in FIS events and after the IOC lifted bans, while Polish Olympic leaders doubt Russian participation in Poland, reflecting split views on the return of Russian‑s

14. 7 days ago

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    International Olympic Committee lifts suspension on Russian Olympic Committee ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

    The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, sparking criticism from Ukrainian athletes and mixed rul‑

15. 10 days ago

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    World Athletics extends ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes

    World Athletics keeps Russian and Belarusian athletes barred from international competitions for four years, citing the Ukraine war and competition integrity.

16. 13 days ago

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    Russian and Belarusian figure skaters cleared to compete under neutral flag

    ISU lifts the ban on Russian and Belarusian figure‑skaters, permitting neutral‑flag participation from 2026/27, subject to security vetting and reduced quotas.

17. 14 days ago

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    ISU allows Russian and Belarusian figure skaters to compete as neutrals

    ISU will let Russian and Belarusian figure skaters compete as neutrals next season, subject to compliance, affecting Finnish Grand Prix and World Championships.

18. 14 days ago

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    International Skating Union Allows Russian and Belarusian Skaters to Return as Neutrals

    The ISU will let Russian and Belarusian skaters compete from 2026‑27 as neutral athletes, without flags or anthems, but with limited quotas and a ban on war‑supporting participants.

19. about 1 month ago

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    UCI lifts ban on Belarusian cyclists and eases rules for Russian juniors

    UCI lifts the ban on Belarusian cyclists, allowing them to race under their flag, and removes neutral‑athlete requirements for Russian juniors, while senior Russian riders stay under symbol bans.