SGThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), allowing Russian athletes to participate in future international competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The suspension was imposed in 2023 due to Russia's recognition of separatist regions in Ukraine, which the IOC deemed a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity. While the IOC has allowed athletes to compete, it has not yet decided whether Russia can display its national symbols at the Games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized that athletes should not be held responsible for their governments' actions and stressed continued support for Ukraine. Russian officials welcomed the decision as a step toward full reintegration into international sports. However, the move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Russia's doping history, including a major scandal linked to state-sponsored cheating during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
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