When the 2028 Summer Olympics kick off in Los Angeles, a Russian team could be among the competitors for the first time in more than a decade. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted its suspension of Russia’s Olympic organization, which had been in place since 2016. But many are angry at the prospect of Russia rejoining the international competition, especially amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.What was the IOC’s decision?

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