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IOC lifts suspension, paves way for Russians to compete at LA 2028 Olympics

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July 7, 2026

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No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at ​the Games.

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Kyiv Post

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· 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?

Reuters

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· 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

Le Monde

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· 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

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· 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.

CNN

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· 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 korea Herald News

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· 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

Ghanaian Times

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· 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.

Washington Examiner

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· 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.” []

Western Standard

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· 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.

teleSUR English

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· 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 []

Meduza.io

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· 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.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

IOC lifts suspension on Russian teams ahead of 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced it is lifting the suspension of Russia’s Olympic teams, allowing them to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In a release, the IOC said it decided to “provisionally” lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after its legal affairs commission determined the...

Sweden Herald

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· 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

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇷🇺 IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.

JUST IN: IOC lifts Russia's Olympic ban.@BRICSNews

The Daily Wire

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· 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 ...

Loonie Politics

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· 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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

IOC lifts Russian Olympic ban

Russia could compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after IOC officials lifted a provisional ban.

The Kyiv Independent

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· 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

TASS

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· 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

Off The Press

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· 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

UPI

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· 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

The Japan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia

The move will see Russian athletes back in many international competitions including Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers

PravdaReport

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· 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.

RTÉ News

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· 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.

The Moscow Times

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· 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.

Vanguard News

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· 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.

MS NOW

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· 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.

Al Jazeera

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· 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.

BERNAMA

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· 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.

Eunews

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· 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”

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

The IOC Peace Prize Goes to……Vladimir Putin!

What has changed in the four years since the IOC kicked Russia out of international sports competitions over its illegal invasion of Ukraine? Absolutely nothing. So the IOC has decided (at least unofficialy) to just give in to Putin and let Russia compete again. The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies Tuesday to end a three-year [] The post The IOC Peace Prize Goes toVladimir Putin! appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Boston.com

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· 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.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russians could compete at L.A. Games: IOC

Russia applauds provisional lifting of suspension

Al Jazeera English

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· 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

Sputnik

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· Jun 26, 2026

Romania’s Flag Ban for Russian Gymnasts Last-Gasp Spite Over Russia's Sports Comeback – Expert

Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics team was right to pull out of the Challenge Cup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca after the local mayor banned its athletes from competing under their national flag and anthem, legendary Soviet gymnast and sports commentator Lidiya Ivanova tells Sputnik.

The Namibian

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· 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.

NPR News

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· Jul 7, 2026

International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

NDTV

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· 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.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russia Moves Closer to Olympic Return at LA 2028 after IOC Lifts Ban

Russia has moved closer to a full return to international sport after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The decision could accelerate Moscow’s path back to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while FIFA is now considering whether to restore Russian football teams. The post Russia Moves Closer to Olympic Return at LA 2028 after IOC Lifts Ban appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

NewsInEnglish.no

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· Jul 11, 2026

Calls rise for Olympic ban on Russia

Despite Norway’s success at the World Cup, Norwegian commentators were calling it “a dark week for sports,” after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to recommend Russia’s return to the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Russian athletes have been banned from taking part in the Olympics under their own flag since 2016, because []

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