Earlier on July 7, the IOC decided to restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee and lift restrictions on Russian athletes

"Recommended conditions of participation as they relate to Russian athletes and teams, including the protective measures, no longer applicable," the statement said

All eligibility checks on the neutral status of Russian athletes have been scrapped, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said

Earlier on July 7, the IOC decided to restore the membership of the Russian Olympic Committee and lift restrictions on Russian athletes