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IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension ahead of 2028 games

The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which had been in place since October 2023.
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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.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Did Putin Give Up Part of the Spoils of War in Ukraine Because of the Olympics in America?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC states its decision is based on the Russian Olympic Committee no longer including regional sports organizations from the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Has Russia quietly renounced it’s desire for control over these territories? And what does it want in return?
teleSUR English
· Jul 7, 2026
Russians to Compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games
However, the Olympic Committee has not yet decided whether the Russian symbols can be displayed in competitions. On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which had been in effect since October 2023. It also recommended that international federations remove restrictions stemming from the Ukrainian war []
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Nordic combined dropped from 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics
Nordic combined, the event combining ski jumping and cross-country skiing, has been removed from the sports program for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee approved the 2030 program at its Executive Board meeting on Monday. Nordic combined was part of every Winter Olympics since the inaugural Games in 1924 but has long faced uncertainty due to limited global popularity, domination by a handful of countries and the absence of a women's event through the 2026
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russia's ban, requires adequate testing ahead of LA 2028
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, a step towards Russia's return to the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. "We wanted to ensure all athletes have the possibility to compete at the Olympic Games and not be held responsible for their government's actions," said Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee. #LA2028 #Olympics #Rusia #Athlete #Sports
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee ban, opening door for 2028 Games
CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
IOC President Kirsty Coventry spoke about the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board's decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since October 2023, ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes, a step toward Russia's return and ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The Hill
· Jul 12, 2026
Allowing Russia back into the Olympics undermines what the games represent
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the 2023 suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to participate in the next Olympics, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the IOC's own principles of peace and human dignity.
RTÉ News
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for a return to international competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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.” []
The Daily Wire
· Jul 11, 2026
After Doping Scandals And War Ban, Russia Moves Toward Olympic Return
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), opening the door to Russia’s potential return for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The announcement paves the way for Russia’s broader return to Olympic competition after several years of sanctions, doping scandals, and restrictions tied to ...
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.
Western Standard
· Jul 7, 2026
BREAKING: Russia's Olympic ban lifted
Russia's Olympic ban has been lifted — leaving Russian athletes capable of competing under Russia at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.
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.
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.
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
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Olympic Committee lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Summer games
The International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday it has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee as the qualification period for the 2028 Summer Olympics is underway. Russian athletes have been allowed to compete in the international sporting event as individual neutral athletes, but have been banned from competing under the Russian banner since []...Click to read more
TASS
· Jul 13, 2026
International Table Tennis Federation removes restrictions on Russian players
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) previously restored the Russian Olympic Committee's membership and recommended lifting all restrictions on Russian athletes
Loonie Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war
OTTAWA — Canada is objecting to the International Olympic Committee loosening its suspension on Russian athletes. The move would apply to the 2028 games in Los Angeles, opening the door for Russian athletes to compete, but the IOC says it will decide later if they could do it with the Russian flag and anthem. Secretary [] The post Canada objects to Olympics loosening restrictions on Russia athletes amid Ukraine war appeared first on Loonie Politics.
NPR News
· Jul 8, 2026
The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow
As Russia continues its war of conquest against Ukraine, causing thousands of deaths, international sports organizations are eyeing to welcome Russian athletes and teams back into international competition.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation on July 7, provoking angry reactions from Ukraine and
Eunews
· Jul 9, 2026
Olympics: Russia readmitted by the IOC. The EU: “A worrying development”
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The Commission maintains that participation cannot return to normal until there is “a just and lasting peace in Ukraine”
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games
The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russian Olympic ban
Russia could compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after IOC officials lifted a provisional ban.
PravdaReport
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia Cleared to Host International Sports Events After IOC Decision, ROC Says
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has announced that Russia has regained the right to host international sporting events, ROC President Mikhail Degtyarev said on his Telegram channel. ROC Says IOC Has Lifted Hosting Restrictions Degtyarev wrote that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had lifted its ban on holding international competitions in Russia. At the same time, he noted that the IOC emphasized that decisions on staging events and sporting competitions in Russia, inviting Russian sports officials, and permitting the display of Russian national symbols would remain at the discretion of each international federation. Restrictions on Russian Athletes Also Eased Degtyarev also stated that the requirement to assess Russian athletes for neutral status had been removed.
Global News
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia at the Olympics? IOC lifts suspension on athletes
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.
JUST IN: IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.@BRICSNews
MS NOW
· Jul 7, 2026
International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia ahead of 2028 Games
The IOC has not decided on whether to allow Russia to fly its flag at the Los Angeles Olympics. The post International Olympic Committee lifts ban on Russia ahead of 2028 Games appeared first on MS NOW.
The Moscow Times
· Jul 13, 2026
World Table Tennis Body Reinstates Russian Players With Flag and Anthem
The move follows the International Olympic Committee’s decision last week to provisionally lift its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee.
The Namibian
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains
More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted some restrictions allowing their athletes compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “We made it clear that we wanted to ensure all athletes have the possibility to compete at [] The post IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains appeared first on The Namibian.
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
World : IOC Reinstatement To Accelerate Russian Athletes' Return, Says Russia's Sports Minister
MOSCOW, July 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to provisionally reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will accelerate the return of Russian athletes to international competition, Russian Sports Minister and ROC President Mikhail Degtyarev said Tuesday.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 8, 2026
Olympic Council of Asia backs IOC decision to allow Russian athletes to compete internationally
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has welcomed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board's decision to no longer apply its recommendation restricting the participation of Russian athletes and teams in international competitions.
Vanguard News
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 as anthem, flag ban remains
The IOC is sending a clear signal: the Olympic movement must remain free from politics, Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev said on Telegram, adding Russia planned to participate in qualifiers for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The post IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 as anthem, flag ban remains appeared first on Vanguard News.
POLITICO
· Jul 8, 2026
US Lawmakers pan IOC for loosening restrictions on Russians at Olympics
Russian athletes had been banned from competing for their country at International Olympic Committee competitions since Vladimir Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 8, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games | AJ #shorts
The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in some team events and qualifying competitions ahead of the Los Angeles games in 2028. But the IOC has kept a ban on Russian flags and its national anthem at all IOC events for now. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 8, 2026
Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
Russia banned since full-scale invasion of UkraineMany national associations opposed to reintegrationUefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted the country’s suspension from global competition.Fifa has indicated it will review its position after imposing a ban on Russian teams in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago. It said on Tuesday that it would “analyse the decision before deciding on next steps”, and Uefa’s stance sets up another potential clash with the world governing body. Continue reading...
Intel Slava
· Jul 7, 2026
🇷🇺⚡️ — FIFA will study the possibility of Russia's return to international tournaments a [...]
— FIFA will study the possibility of Russia's return to international tournaments after the IOC revoked its recommendations to suspend Russian sports.@IntelSlava
CBC | Sports News
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Boston.com
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC said the timing was because qualifying events are starting for the L.A. games, and “the need to offer equal access to these competitions to all athletes.” The post IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics appeared first on Boston.com.
Russia Today
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension
The IOC has ended the Russian Olympic Committee suspension, paving the way for the country’s athletes to return to competition Read Full Article at RT.com
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
IOC Allows Russia's Olympic Return While Retaining Flag And Anthem Ban
The IOC's decision marks a step towards Russia's return to the Olympics, but athletes will still participate as neutrals without the national flag or anthem.
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