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IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games
The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.
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Meduza.io
· Jul 8, 2026
The IOC just recommended bringing Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Here’s how Russia, Ukraine, and the West are reacting.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes who had been barred from international competition following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and provisionally reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee. Since 2022, Russian athletes had either been barred from major competitions entirely or allowed to compete only as individuals in neutral status. The IOC recommendation does not automatically grant access to competitions — decisions will be made by the international federations governing each sport — but it significantly weakens the isolation of Russian sport. Meduza looked at how the decision is being received in Russia, Ukraine, and the West.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC eases restrictions for Russian athletes in 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee eased restrictions on Russian athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, “provisionally” lifting the suspension of its athletes. In a press release, the IOC’s Executive Board said the ban on its flag, anthem, colors, and national identification remains in place, and a decision on that will come “at an appropriate time.” []
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension. The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in 2023 in response to the war in Ukraine. It says that ban is “no longer applicable” and athletes from Russia can compete again The post Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC to allow Russian athletes back at the Olympics from 2028, despite political affiliation
IOC to allow Russian athletes back at the Olympics from 2028, despite political affiliation
Le Monde
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC adds freeride, drops Nordic combined for 2030; eases Russia ban for LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee announced program changes for the 2030 Games in the French Alps, and eased restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the Los Angeles Games. The ban on the Russian flag and anthem remains in place for now.
AllSides
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia inches closer to Olympic comeback — and may fly its flag in LA 2028
The road for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles just got a little smoother. The International Olympic Committee Executive Board announced on Tuesday it's lifted a ban on the Russian Olympic Committee that had been in place since October 2023 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Related coverage for "IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games": Meduza.io — The IOC just recommended bringing Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Here’s how Russia, Ukraine, and the West are reacting.. Washington Examiner — IOC eases restrictions for Russian athletes in 2028 Olympics. Ghanaian Times — Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics. Sweden Herald — IOC to allow Russian athletes back at the Olympics from 2028, despite political affiliation. Le Monde — IOC adds freeride, drops Nordic combined for 2030; eases Russia ban for LA 2028. AllSides — Russia inches closer to Olympic comeback — and may fly its flag in LA 2028