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IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee – Recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes’ participation no longer applicable

The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, clearing a path for athletes to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

By · Published July 8, 2026 at 04:31 UTC · Updated July 11, 2026 at 01:26 UTC

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. This move ends the previous recommendations to International Federations regarding restrictions on Russian athletes' participation and removes the neutral status vetting process.

Coverage from Reuters, the BBC, and the New York Times emphasizes that this decision paves the way for a potential return of a full Russian team to the LA 2028 Olympics. AP News and ESPN highlight the shift away from neutrality requirements for these athletes.

Attention now turns to how individual sports bodies will respond. Sky News reports that FIFA is set to discuss lifting the ban on Russian teams following the IOC's urge for sports to end war-related sanctions.

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What does the IOC's decision mean for the 2028 Olympics?

It provisionally lifts the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and clears the way for Russian athletes to potentially compete in the LA 2028 Games.

Are Russian athletes still required to compete as neutrals?

According to AP News and ESPN, the IOC is moving to end the neutral status vetting and recommendations for restrictions on Russian athletes.

How are other sports organizations responding?

Sky News reports that FIFA will discuss lifting the ban on Russian teams after the IOC urged sports to end war-related sanctions.

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