Ukraine appeals IOC decision to reinstate Russia in Olympic competitions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026, Ukraine's National Olympic Committee filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport opposing the International Olympic Committee's recent decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to Olympic competitions. The IOC lifted the ban on the Russian Olympic Committee, which had been in place since 2023 due to the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's NOC argues that the IOC acted prematurely and without adequate verification of prior violations, which justified the initial suspension. The Ukrainian committee emphasizes concerns over the inclusion of athletes from Russian-occupied territories, labeling the IOC's decision as incompatible with international sports law.
- •Ukraine's appeal follows IOC's reinstatement of Russia's Olympic committee.
- •IOC lifted Russia's suspension on July 7, 2026.
- •Ukraine's NOC claims IOC decision violates Olympic Charter.
- •Concerns raised over unverified resolution of prior violations.
- •Russia's participation in Olympic events now in question.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine to challenge reinstatement of Russian Olympic Committee
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ukraine appeal IOC decision to reinstate Russia
- 3:22 PMBBC Sport — Ukraine appeal IOC decision to reinstate Russia
"Ukraine will lodge an appeal against the decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Ukrainian Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi announced in a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift sanctions on Russian athletes with a view to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
"Ukraine's National Olympic Committee launches an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to its competitions.
"Ukraine's National Olympic Committee launches an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to its competitions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:33 PMUkraine to challenge reinstatement of Russian Olympic Committee
Ukraine will lodge an appeal against the decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Ukrainian Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi announced in a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift sanctions on Russian athletes with a view to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:23 PMUkraine appeal IOC decision to reinstate Russia
Ukraine's National Olympic Committee launches an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to its competitions.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 3:22 PMUkraine appeal IOC decision to reinstate Russia
Ukraine's National Olympic Committee launches an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally reinstate Russia to its competitions.
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