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Olympic Council of Asia backs IOC decision to allow Russian athletes to compete internationally

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 8, 2026

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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.

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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

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.

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?

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics

Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision to allow Russian athletes at the Olympics

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.” []

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

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.

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 []

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

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.

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

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.

POLITICO

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· 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.

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.

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.

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 Hill

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· 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban

Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics' decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes' right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory, read the federation's statement. The post Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

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

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

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.

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Russia launches court appeal against World Athletics ban due to Ukraine war

World Athletics has excluded Russia from international events since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Nepal News

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· Jun 29, 2026

शारीरिक सुगठन टोली भुटान जाने

काठमाडौँ। १६औँ दक्षिण एसियाली शारीरिक सुगठन तथा फिजिक स्पोर्ट्स च्याम्पियनसिपमा सहभागी हुन सात खेलाडीसहित नौ सदस्यीय नेपाली टोली मंगलबार भुटानको थिम्पु जाने भएको छ। १६ देखि २० असारसम्म हुने प्रतियोगितामा पाँच पुरुष र दुई महिला खेलाडीले नेपालको चुनौती पेस गर्नेछन्। पुरुष ७५ केजीमा सगेन्द्र सिंह, ८० केजीमा दीपजंग रोकामगर, ८५ केजीमा सागर श्रेष्ठ, स्पोर्ट्स फिजिक []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 5, 2026

10 Olympians honoured

Kailali, July 5: Ten Olympians from Sudurpaschim Province were honoured along with cash prize amid a function in Dhangad...

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.

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 ...

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russians could compete at L.A. Games: IOC

Russia applauds provisional lifting of suspension

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”

NPR News

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· 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.

CBC | Sports News

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· 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.

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.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 9, 2026

EU Commission concerned over IOC decision allowing Russians back into competition

The European Commission has expressed concern over a recent International Olympic Committee decision that creates conditions for Russian athletes to return to competition.

Euronews

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· Jul 7, 2026

International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russian athletes

Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they meet relevant anti-doping requirements, the IOC said.

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