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Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia's suspension, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete under their national flag at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The decision reverses a ban imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, under which Russian athletes had competed as neutrals or been barred entirely. The IOC stated the lifting was conditional on Russia meeting unspecified requirements.
