IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee amid war

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, signaling a potential return for Russian athletes at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The decision comes as a continuation of discussions around Russia's status following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when the ROC was suspended for recognizing Olympic councils in occupied territories. IOC President Kirsty Coventry expressed that athletes should not suffer due to governmental actions, emphasizing support for Ukraine while allowing Russian athletes to compete. The IOC had previously excluded Russia and Belarus from the list of participants for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris due to ongoing tensions in the region.

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