The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), opening the way for Russian athletes to compete in team events and qualification tournaments ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The decision marks a major shift in restrictions imposed on Russia’s sporting participation after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee that had been in effect since October…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 7 : The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, a step towards Russia's return…

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