ROThe International Olympic Committee (CIO) has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to return to team sports and participate in qualification events for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, though they will compete without their national anthem or flag. This decision follows recommendations from international sports federations and comes with additional requirements, including more frequent anti-doping tests for Russian athletes before they can compete internationally. The CIO emphasized that Russia’s Olympic Committee (ROC) must ensure that selected athletes serve as role models who promote peace through sport, aligning with the Olympic Charter. The CIO reiterated its opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed solidarity with Ukrainian athletes, creating a solidarity fund to support them amid ongoing challenges. Russia welcomed the decision, stating that sport should remain separate from politics.
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