In lifting Russia's ban over its invasion of Ukraine, the IOC cleared a way to avoid such hard decisions in the future — like maybe in L.A.

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year programme vetting Russians for neutral status…

The decision restores the Russian Olympic Committee’s status, but does not guarantee Russia a full return at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.