IOC provisionally lifts suspension on Russian Olympic Committee ahead of 2028 Games
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it will provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), potentially allowing Russian athletes to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the status of Russian athletes in international competition following previous sanctions. The decision reflects a significant shift in IOC policy that will be monitored closely as the 2028 Games approach.
- •IOC lifts suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee.
- •Russian athletes may compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •This decision represents a shift in IOC's stance on Russian athletes.
- •Ongoing discussions surround sanctions and athlete eligibility.
"Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it will provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).
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