The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has eased restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
The IOC said on Tuesday that it had "provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee," meaning Russian athletes could be able to compete for their country in the US.
Russia's Olympic Committee had been suspended in 2023 amid Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But the IOC said that following a "thorough analysis," it had determined that ban was "no longer applicable".
Any Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements," it said.
A decision has yet to be made on whether Russia can display its flag or colours or play its anthem at the Olympic Games. The IOC added that it would not organise events in Russia or invite Russian officials to its events.
