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IOC Lifts Decade-Long Ban: Russian Athletes Cleared to Return to Olympics
NPR Topics: News·Thursday, 9 July 2026
The International Olympic Committee has cleared Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition, effectively overturning a ban imposed after a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision reverses years of international sporting sanctions against Russia.
Why It Matters
Indian athletes compete at the same Olympic stage, and this decision reshapes the competitive landscape — particularly in sports where Russia has historically dominated, such as wrestling and shooting, which India targets for medals.
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