Russia see Olympics ban lifted ahead of 2028 Games

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Russia see Olympics ban lifted ahead of 2028 Games.

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The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, opening the door for Russian athletes to potentially compete beneath their national flag at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.The ban, which had been enforced since October 2023, was removed following a comprehensive review by the IOC's legal affairs commission.The governing body determined that the ROC had expelled all regional sports organisations operating in territories under Ukrainian jurisdiction."The ROC confirmed that it does not, and will not, conduct any activities in these territories," the IOC stated.Russian competitors have been restricted to neutral status since 2018.This development comes as qualification for both the LA28 Olympics and the Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games is already underway.However, stringent anti-doping conditions remain firmly in place for any Russian athlete seeking to return to international competition.Athletes must...

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