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IOC Lifts Russia's Olympic Ban Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
NPR Topics: News·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
The International Olympic Committee has advised sports bodies to end a three-year vetting programme for Russian athletes seeking neutral status, clearing the way for their return ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The programme had been put in place to screen Russians in the wake of the Ukraine war. The move signals a major shift in how the IOC is handling Russia's participation.
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